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WJ04 UKV

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UKV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 121,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 116,427 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,033 miles

floor pans corroded

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,056 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 98,226 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 98,226 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure lens loose (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,555 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder bleeder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,004 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,334 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,171 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear tyres are showing early signs of uneven wear.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear tyres are showing early signs of uneven wear.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,220 miles

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

Rear exhaust section is showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,994 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,778 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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WJ04 UKV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ04 UKV, 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 WJ04 UKV registered?

WJ04 UKV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ04 UKV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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