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LD51 DVM

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 DVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 33,448 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 33,128 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 32,806 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 32,255 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 32,253 miles

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

Offside Rear barke discs rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,434 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 30,651 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 29,803 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2016 28,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system corroding

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,743 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 27,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 26,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,416 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,416 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 21,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,076 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tread starting to ligt on rear tyres.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,568 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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LD51 DVM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 LD51 DVM, 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.

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What year was LD51 DVM registered?

LD51 DVM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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