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WD04 MLE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 MLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2016 90,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking at bottle (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

engine fault light illuminated

slight bind o/s/f brake

windscreen cracked , drivers side , not affecting view

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

engine fault light illuminated

slight bind o/s/f brake

windscreen cracked , drivers side , not affecting view

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,743 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,536 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake discs worn & scored

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,170 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 36,170 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,762 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,027 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 26,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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WD04 MLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WD04 MLE, 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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WD04 MLE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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