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DV54 RXU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,633 mi
Last recorded68,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 RXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,633 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Floor not fully secure rusted, (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Surface Rust Under The Vehicle Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,662 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 62,662 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,246 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joint split pins missing

exhaust system corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,021 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,526 miles

slight wear on exhaust middle and rear section

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,572 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,204 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,958 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 9,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,068 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 8,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DV54 RXU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DV54 RXU, 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 DV54 RXU registered?

DV54 RXU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is DV54 RXU safe to buy?

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