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LT54 HDU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 HDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,903 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished on tread (advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished on tread (advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 67,066 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light illuminated indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished on tread (advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge and pitted both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show signs of cracking/perishing and deterioration on outer edge of tread (cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condensation both headlamps

Fail 29 Jul 2021 60,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge and pitted both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show signs of cracking/perishing and deterioration on outer edge of tread (cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

condensation both headlamps

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,453 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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 51,008 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 45,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,955 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 40,153 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,658 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,665 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 27,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 14,280 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,453 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,130 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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LT54 HDU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT54 HDU, 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.

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LT54 HDU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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