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WG53 LDX

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,429 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 101,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 93,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 87,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,033 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 82,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,425 miles

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

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

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

caanot close bonnet / covered sills

Fail 6 Oct 2012 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

caanot close bonnet / covered sills

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,541 miles

covered sills

Pass 7 Aug 2010 30,472 miles

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

wet day / covered sills

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 13,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,964 miles

faulty dip beam height adjuster

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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WG53 LDX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG53 LDX, 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 WG53 LDX registered?

WG53 LDX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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