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X553 SDX

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,557 mi
Last recorded132,557 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 SDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 132,557 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,483 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,759 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 127,759 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,287 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 126,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 122,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ,o/s rear and n/s front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 110,191 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 104,943 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre 2.5mm n/s/front tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,914 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,264 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,604 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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X553 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X553 SDX, 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 X553 SDX registered?

X553 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X553 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 SDX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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