2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · GL04 DHJ
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2004. Recorded mileage 70,677 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
GL04 DHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 70,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GL04 DHJ Mileage History
- 21/06/202265,585 mi
- 19/06/202367,826 mi+2,241 mi
- 21/06/202469,520 mi+1,694 mi
- 17/06/202570,642 mi+1,122 mi
- 28/06/202570,677 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 1,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL04 DHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (GL04 DHJ) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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