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DU54 XDM

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XDM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 93,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,844 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,844 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2015 57,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,492 miles

Offside wiper blade worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ecm light on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ecm light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,212 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 23,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,764 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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DU54 XDM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DU54 XDM, 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 DU54 XDM registered?

DU54 XDM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is DU54 XDM safe to buy?

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