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GD04 HLE

2004 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 HLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,204 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,898 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,814 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed.

O/s and N/s front floor and jacking point corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 114,814 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s and N/s front floor and jacking point corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,660 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 103,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,590 miles

center exhaust corrored

nearside front brake discs corrored

Fail 22 Sep 2012 100,588 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust corrored

nearside front brake discs corrored

Fail 17 Sep 2011 100,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split on ends

various points of corrosion

washer pump weak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 100,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades split on ends

various points of corrosion

washer pump weak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 99,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind on o/s/f brake.

Slight damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 96,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,321 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GD04 HLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GD04 HLE, 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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GD04 HLE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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