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WU04 LLE

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,797 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

REAR OF SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,283 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

very slight surface corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,420 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,100 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,419 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 63,401 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,383 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 43,782 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,668 miles

Both front brakes slight binding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 18,788 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,034 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 LLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

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

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