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WJ54 ZKK

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,403 mi
Last recorded152,403 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ZKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,403 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 152,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 147,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 147,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front floor getting rusty next to sub frame mounting

both rear inner sill getting rusty

gear box oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 142,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front floor getting rusty next to sub frame mounting

both rear inner sill getting rusty

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 137,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 128,531 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,501 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,501 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,735 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,735 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,995 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,738 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,733 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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 ZKK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ54 ZKK, 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 ZKK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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