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DA53 WCW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,324 mi
Last recorded61,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 59,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,505 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 23 Jan 2024 58,500 miles

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,512 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 52,512 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 49,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,489 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,174 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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DA53 WCW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA53 WCW, 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 DA53 WCW registered?

DA53 WCW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DA53 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 WCW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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