2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · LS04 DMV
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/04/2004. Recorded mileage 90,903 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
LS04 DMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 90,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS04 DMV Mileage History
- 27/10/202380,033 mi
- 14/10/202484,156 mi+4,123 mi
- 15/10/202484,156 mi
- 06/10/202590,903 mi+6,747 mi
- 06/10/202590,903 mi
Average of roughly 5,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS04 DMV 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 (LS04 DMV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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