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LT54 SUX

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 SUX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 68,828 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,830 miles

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,576 miles

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

Offside Front inside door handle loose but opperational

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,580 miles

vehicle waxoyled

Fail 11 Mar 2019 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle waxoyled

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,498 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 51,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,574 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,574 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,484 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,104 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 19,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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LT54 SUX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT54 SUX, 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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What year was LT54 SUX registered?

LT54 SUX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is LT54 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 SUX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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