CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX54 HHO

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
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

RegistrationBX54 HHO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
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

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,304 miles

Lower n/s and o/s plastic coverts fitted to outer sill unable to inspect

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor chassis by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,493 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered with grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered with grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Rear outer door handle insircure

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,693 miles

Lower n/s and o/s plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,098 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill plastic cover fitted

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 9 Aug 2018 35,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,045 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

BX54 HHO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX54 HHO, 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 BX54 HHO?

You can check the full history of BX54 HHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX54 HHO registered?

BX54 HHO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is BX54 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX54 HHO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX54 HHO 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 BX54 HHO. 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.