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GJ04 JSU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 JSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,631 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 71,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,624 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage of grease advise new boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,735 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 62,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,193 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,437 miles

nearside frot wiper blade torn on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,507 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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GJ04 JSU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GJ04 JSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ04 JSU registered?

GJ04 JSU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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