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X713 DCU

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,686 mi
Last recorded54,686 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX713 DCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 54,686 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 54,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 50,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,345 miles

Coolant level appears low in header / expansion tank

Front Washer Jets just reaching screen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front and Offside Front Below foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 49,345 miles

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

Coolant level appears low in header / expansion tank

Front Washer Jets just reaching screen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front and Offside Front Below foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,728 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion underside of vehicle to areas under passenger and driver footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion underside of vehicle to areas under passenger and driver footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,661 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside Chassis (Below driver's/ passenger's foot wells) (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm heavily worn to inner edge, Prerished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,395 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Worn to Inside Edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,395 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake Binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Worn to Inside Edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade deteriorating but cleans screen sufficently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm wearing to inside edge slightly perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,021 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade deteriorating but cleans screen sufficently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm wearing to inside edge slightly perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,930 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,659 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,949 miles

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

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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X713 DCU is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,523 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 X713 DCU, 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 26 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X713 DCU is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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