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EY54 WZW

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 WZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 55,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front floor as slight surface corroison

Fail 17 Dec 2024 54,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front floor as slight surface corroison

Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,972 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,661 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 51,660 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 42,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 37,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,291 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 33,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 31,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,118 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 29,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,556 miles

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

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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EY54 WZW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EY54 WZW, 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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EY54 WZW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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