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WJ54 VDK

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,310 mi
Last recorded40,310 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,310 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,511 miles

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,509 miles

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

HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW (18%)

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,975 miles

both rear tyres worn to approx 3.3mm (195/55/15)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 31,975 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to approx 3.3mm (195/55/15)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,335 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust close to rear bumper

Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,675 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,499 miles

rear exhaust box, pipe cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,806 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit .ok at time of mot test

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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WJ54 VDK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WJ54 VDK, 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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WJ54 VDK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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