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BK04 WSL

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,817 mi
Last recorded38,817 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 38,774 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 33,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 30,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 30,674 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 28,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 28,905 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,971 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 21,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,264 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 19,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,249 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 10,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 8,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,013 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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BK04 WSL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK04 WSL, 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 BK04 WSL registered?

BK04 WSL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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