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AY54 XYR

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,742 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 87,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint split pin missing

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 87,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint split pin missing

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,016 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,642 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,644 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,544 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,165 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY54 XYR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY54 XYR, 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 AY54 XYR registered?

AY54 XYR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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