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WD53 GPV

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 GPV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,464 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 109,464 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,228 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 106,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,171 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,383 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 41,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,831 miles

plastic over sills

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,146 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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WD53 GPV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WD53 GPV, 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 WD53 GPV registered?

WD53 GPV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is WD53 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 GPV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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