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LT54 XRN

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,117 mi
Last recorded59,117 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 XRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,117 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 59,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,662 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 56,638 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,424 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 47,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside front chassis to floors corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2018 41,934 miles

both front floors corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,424 miles

EXHAUST JOINTS HAVE EXCESS CORROSION

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD SENSOR IS NOISY ! (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,108 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 XRN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XRN, 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 LT54 XRN registered?

LT54 XRN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is LT54 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 XRN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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