A HUGE thanks to FakerParis for unearthing the pants from 2005 :)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire London Photocall, October 25th 2005:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Tokyo Press Conference, November 18th 2005:

August 4th 2009 LAX:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire London Photocall, October 25th 2005:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Tokyo Press Conference, November 18th 2005:
August 4th 2009 LAX:
Let's examine the pockets to see if they are the same pants:
Why yes! I believe they are :))
So the pants are at least 4 years old, no wonder they are "mended" at the knees and crotch :)
Here is a gift idea for Rob (you're welcome): Get him a sewing kit with all colors so he doesn't use light blue to sew darkblue/gray pants... I'm just sayin' :)
HQs for closer examination:
As always thanks to Robert Pattinson Source for the pictures :)