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OV54 LYO

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LYO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 64,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,478 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,354 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 51,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,315 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 49,319 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,398 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear ex box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,113 miles

Bodywork slightly damaged.

Both outer sills covered.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,443 miles

Body work damaged.

Both outer sills covered.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and only just legal.

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,213 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,794 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 21,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,030 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 14,393 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OV54 LYO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV54 LYO, 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 OV54 LYO registered?

OV54 LYO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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