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AU54 WZX

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 WZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished/aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,536 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,428 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,973 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front and rear tyres aged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,369 miles

Exhaust front section rusted at the rear joint flange

Front and rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Front and rear tyres aged

Outer CV boots perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,298 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front ABS ring gears rusted

Front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns poor

Outer CV boots perished

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,984 miles

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Headlamp lenses degrading

Outer CV boots perished

Slight damage to the nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,516 miles

All 4 tyres perished and aged

Both front ABS rings very rusty

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Both headlamp lenses degrading

Both rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Exhaust system very rusty around joints and flanges

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,341 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 WZX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

AU54 WZX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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