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WU54 VPJ

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,121 mi
Last recorded23,121 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 VPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 23,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,093 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 23,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 23,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,074 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,783 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,442 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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WU54 VPJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU54 VPJ, 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 WU54 VPJ registered?

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

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