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BL54 UUJ

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,146 mi
Last recorded115,146 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 113,444 miles

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 113,444 miles

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

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front jacking point areas corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,020 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion next to both front jacking points

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,178 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 100,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,337 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,466 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,445 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 37,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BL54 UUJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BL54 UUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 UUJ registered?

BL54 UUJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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