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WU54 JPO

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

217,256 mi
Last recorded217,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 217,256 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 206,278 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 206,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 194,634 miles

EML on

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 194,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 180,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged ( can still open door )

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on ( vehicle is pre 2008)

front flexible exhaust weak and centre section heavy corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 180,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged ( can still open door )

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on ( vehicle is pre 2008)

front flexible exhaust weak and centre section heavy corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 164,021 miles

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

Nearside Front outter door handle lose

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 164,021 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front outter door handle lose

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 149,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door handle broken

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 149,839 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door handle broken

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 136,783 miles

Front Brake discs lipped and grooved

General underbody corroded

Offside Engine misted with oil

Rear Trailing arm bushes heavily perishing and cracking however not resulting in excessive play

Fail 6 Jul 2020 136,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense foggy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake discs lipped and grooved

General underbody corroded

Offside Engine misted with oil

Offside Front Head lamp lense foggy

Rear Trailing arm bushes heavily perishing and cracking however not resulting in excessive play

Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,881 miles

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Rear Shock absorbers misted with oil

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2019 123,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid is getting dark

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges and is worn close to the legal limit

Rear Shock absorbers misted with oil

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded but sound at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake fluid reservoir below maximum but above minimum

rear silencer corroded but sound at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,762 miles

fuel tank covered in surface rust

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,928 miles

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

srs lamp on

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pads worn thin

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

srs lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,995 miles

gear box noisy

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,626 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,065 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WU54 JPO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 WU54 JPO, 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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WU54 JPO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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