CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV51 LXE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,259 mi
Last recorded178,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 178,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Jan 2022 178,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Jan 2021 174,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ floor signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall chunk missing but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front osf seatbelt latch outer casing missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes split and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

sill covers fitted unable to see condition of outer sills

Fail 13 Jan 2021 174,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion to sill/floor corner section holed and also near seat belt mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ floor signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall chunk missing but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front osf seatbelt latch outer casing missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes split and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

sill covers fitted unable to see condition of outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2020 173,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 173,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 168,086 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Fail 30 Jan 2019 168,086 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 14 Feb 2018 163,350 miles

front tyres low on inner edges & close to wear bars

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 156,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 147,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,388 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 138,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,823 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 121,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,843 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f door handle loose

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,465 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 89,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,707 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 60,702 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,929 miles

adv offside front brake binding on slightly

adv offside front brake pads getting low and wearing quicker than nearside

strong adv nearside front outer cv gaiter secure but leaking grease out of clip

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV51 LXE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 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 AV51 LXE, 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 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV51 LXE?

You can check the full history of AV51 LXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV51 LXE registered?

AV51 LXE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AV51 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 LXE shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV51 LXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV51 LXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.