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FV04 WMU

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 85,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,199 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,242 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor around front subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 81,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor around front subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,533 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around front subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,533 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around front subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 78,646 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,865 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,785 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,833 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,646 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,341 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2010 57,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,104 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 11 Jun 2008 45,052 miles

n/s rear tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV04 WMU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV04 WMU, 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 FV04 WMU registered?

FV04 WMU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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