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WX04 XTG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,685 mi
Last recorded48,685 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 XTG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 48,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 48,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 47,768 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 47,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,937 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 45,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR BOX RUSTY AND SEPARATING ... (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,092 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs to flexi hose is corroded in clip area above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer box is corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 45,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger next to jacking point and subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by jacking point and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs to flexi hose is corroded in clip area above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer box is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 44,535 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside jacking point area behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tow bar electrics missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2019 44,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,282 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

the rear nearside brake is bindeing on slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,062 miles

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

exhaust center section is rusting slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,214 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 36,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 15,646 miles

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

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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WX04 XTG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX04 XTG, 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 WX04 XTG registered?

WX04 XTG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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