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BX04 WJU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,580 mi
Last recorded201,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 201,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 193,811 miles

gearbox oil leaking and has play in shaft

Pass 3 Jun 2015 157,923 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 157,923 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 123,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,304 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD BALD INNER EDGE & CRACKING ON WALL

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted , restricted views

engine oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes on lock out

under guard missing ?

Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,302 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/F TYRE TREAD BALD INNER EDGE & CRACKING ON WALL

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted , restricted views

engine oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes on lock out

under guard missing ?

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

P.A.S / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

engine oil leak , level low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres tread wearing on inner edge

imbalance on rear brakes on lock out

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight judder nearside front brake

wipers s[litting , recommend replace

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover over engine giving restricted views

handbrake travel getting long recommend inspection

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,602 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 13,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,626 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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BX04 WJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX04 WJU, 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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BX04 WJU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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