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AU54 WDC

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,579 mi
Last recorded46,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 WDC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 34,984 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSFO \ OSFO (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,936 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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AU54 WDC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU54 WDC, 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.

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What year was AU54 WDC registered?

AU54 WDC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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