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DF04 WUA

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,963 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 28 Jan 2022 92,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,692 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,812 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 83,812 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,437 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2017 72,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,158 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 37,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,057 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,256 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 8,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,197 miles

two nails in front nearside tyre

two nails in rear nearside tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,903 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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DF04 WUA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF04 WUA, 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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DF04 WUA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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