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YY04 LJE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,823 mi
Last recorded38,823 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 LJE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,625 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,390 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 23,390 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 17,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 17,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,047 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,787 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of going out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,068 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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YY04 LJE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY04 LJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY04 LJE registered?

YY04 LJE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is YY04 LJE safe to buy?

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