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X208 DHT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 DHT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,068 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,176 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,278 miles

Offside Front floor slight corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 107,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 107,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking out of rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,317 miles

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

small blow on mid part of exhaust

Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

small blow on mid part of exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,293 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,377 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 97,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,973 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,149 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 59,149 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 45,696 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Both front tyres sidewalls scuffed †3.Power steering drive belt cracking †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †6.Slight play in steering rack

7.o/s/f shocker starting to weep slightly †8.n/s/f tyre wearing close to read bars †9.Slight transmission oil leak †10.Rear section of exhaust corroding †11.Brake pipes not checked above exhaust heat shields & plastic covers

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,696 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Both front tyres sidewalls scuffed †3.Power steering drive belt cracking †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †6.Slight play in steering rack

7.o/s/f shocker starting to weep slightly †8.n/s/f tyre wearing close to read bars †9.Slight transmission oil leak †10.Rear section of exhaust corroding †11.Brake pipes not checked above exhaust heat shields & plastic covers

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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X208 DHT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X208 DHT, 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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X208 DHT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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