Interesting; found this doing a search as I'm having a similar problem.
After rain, when opening the boot water pours out and into the boot - where I have a full-size waterproof mat/tray so it's not a big issue as I can mop it up quickly without further damage.
If I open the lid very slowly it's obvious the water is collecting at the very bottom/back below the numberplate and lights. As you lift and the rear of the lid reaches vertical it then runs forward inside and pours out in the corner around the edge of the inner trim panel.
If you just open the boot quickly that all pours straight into the boot; slowly and it mostly goes into the drainage channel just outside.
Looking around carefully I'm mystified as to where and how it's getting in there. Any thoughts anyone?
At the very bottom of the boot lid clear of the trim panel, in both corners, are little grommets. I've taken these out to see if they let it drain away.
Edit: Just reread and noted this:
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Originally Posted by Simon Wallwork
it turned out to be the cable grommet located at the o/s front corner of the boot door.
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and on checking again, I can now see that mine (the air tube one) is also not in the best condition. And looking at the geometry it's exposed, especially in driving rain which I went through plenty of yesterday.
Also, I don't know if this is a side-effect, but my alarm "chirp" has stopped on locking, so maybe the boot lock is suffering from the damp. 
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Last edited by HPsauce; 4th January 2014 at 02:43 PM.
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