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GL04 EPE

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,516 mi
Last recorded65,516 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 65,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 65,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,430 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,092 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 48,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,833 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,833 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both n/s tyres slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,953 miles

chip windscreen

front brake discs rust inner face

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm and uneven inner tread

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,067 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 33,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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GL04 EPE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GL04 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

GL04 EPE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is GL04 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 EPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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