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KX04 GWU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,586 mi
Last recorded130,586 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 GWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 130,586 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 130,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 130,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,458 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 118,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2010 56,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,789 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 32,669 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 32,669 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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KX04 GWU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KX04 GWU, 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 KX04 GWU registered?

KX04 GWU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KX04 GWU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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