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GL04 DHJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 DHJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 70,677 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Gear knob is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 70,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Gear knob is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 69,520 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 65,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,976 miles

Nearside front floor plan corroded

Offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,976 miles

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

Nearside front floor plan corroded

Offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,257 miles

slight corrosion to both front footwell areas

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,750 miles

slight corrosion to underside of front footwells

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,895 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 19,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,608 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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GL04 DHJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc 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 GL04 DHJ, 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 GL04 DHJ registered?

GL04 DHJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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