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WU04 LHE

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,343 mi
Last recorded108,343 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,050 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,797 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,710 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,572 miles

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

EML light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r door handle loose, door can still be opened

rear silencer becoming corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,639 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)

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,639 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,884 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,029 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,438 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,067 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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WU04 LHE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU04 LHE, 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 WU04 LHE registered?

WU04 LHE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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