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BN54 EXA

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EXA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 125,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,337 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 99,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire incomplete (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire incomplete (1.6 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,872 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 57,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,665 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,516 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
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BN54 EXA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc 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 BN54 EXA, 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 BN54 EXA?

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What year was BN54 EXA registered?

BN54 EXA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BN54 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EXA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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