CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL54 UUY

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,354 mi
Last recorded36,354 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UUY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 36,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 34,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 33,970 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 33,203 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 33,180 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 31,954 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 30,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 30,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 28,734 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,346 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,926 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,201 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,987 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 8,545 miles

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL54 UUY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UUY, 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

How do I check the history of BL54 UUY?

You can check the full history of BL54 UUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL54 UUY registered?

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

Is BL54 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 UUY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL54 UUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL54 UUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.