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GV04 DWD

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 DWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 61,283 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 58,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 56,631 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front front pads overheated and crumbling apart

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 53,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 51,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 49,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,945 miles

n/s/f tyre going bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished and lumpy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm front bushes seperating

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge and down to 2.8mm and deep cut - no cords

o/s/r tyre badly perished and lumpy

Pass 11 May 2015 45,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

o/s/r tyre has deep perishing cracks.

Fail 11 May 2015 45,807 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

coolant bottle empty.

o/s/r tyre has deep perishing cracks.

Pass 8 May 2014 41,432 miles

coolant stains on engine.

o/s/r tyre has deep cracks in tread.

Pass 13 May 2013 39,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

staines of coolant around inlet manifold area and water pump area.

Pass 17 May 2012 36,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 34,134 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

front brake pads starting to get low.

slight corrosion to off side front floor pan.

small cut in tread to near side rear tyre.

Pass 20 May 2010 32,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde and perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2010 32,546 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde and perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 30,430 miles

near side front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn

near side rear wheel rim slight damage due to kerbing/also outer tyre wall damaged cords not exposed

rear silencer box slight corrosion /top rear edge not leaking

Fail 11 May 2009 30,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn

near side rear wheel rim slight damage due to kerbing/also outer tyre wall damaged cords not exposed

rear silencer box slight corrosion /top rear edge not leaking

Pass 15 May 2008 23,328 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

slight cut to near side rear tyre outer side wall also slight damage to wheel rim due to kerbing

Fail 15 May 2008 23,328 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

slight cut to near side rear tyre outer side wall also slight damage to wheel rim due to kerbing

Pass 16 May 2007 18,948 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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GV04 DWD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV04 DWD, 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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GV04 DWD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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