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KX54 TLO

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,365 mi
Last recorded127,365 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 TLO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 127,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,128 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,256 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,974 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame- floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,843 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,743 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,301 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

play in inner steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

play in inner steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,635 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,976 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,704 miles

Offside Rear 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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KX54 TLO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KX54 TLO, 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 KX54 TLO registered?

KX54 TLO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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