2004 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · JL04 PML
2004 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2004. Recorded mileage 89,301 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
JL04 PML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 89,301 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.
JL04 PML Mileage History
- 16/06/202284,905 mi
- 15/06/202386,628 mi+1,723 mi
- 15/06/202386,628 mi
- 12/06/202487,914 mi+1,286 mi
- 11/06/202589,301 mi+1,387 mi
Average of roughly 1,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JL04 PML 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 (JL04 PML) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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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