2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · LR04 EEB
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2004. Recorded mileage 56,054 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
LR04 EEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 56,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Rover Rover 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LR04 EEB Mileage History
- 01/02/202249,814 mi
- 26/01/202351,474 mi+1,660 mi
- 29/01/202453,210 mi+1,736 mi
- 31/01/202554,676 mi+1,466 mi
- 07/01/202656,054 mi+1,378 mi
Average of roughly 1,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR04 EEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (LR04 EEB) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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