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NL54 WRV

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,067 mi
Last recorded45,067 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 WRV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 45,067 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 43,016 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 43,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 37,045 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 37,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,107 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 28,107 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,910 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,828 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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NL54 WRV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NL54 WRV, 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 NL54 WRV registered?

NL54 WRV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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The MOT history for NL54 WRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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