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BU05 WDC

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 WDC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,907 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 51,907 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 48,399 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 48,394 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 45,607 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorating both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout body

Fail 6 Dec 2023 45,607 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorating both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout body

Pass 3 Dec 2022 43,557 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,506 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 38,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 35,535 miles

sills floor chassi into artches and brake pipes and hoses req wax oil grease in all dry areas preventive maintenance does work

Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,311 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,208 miles

all tyres cracked (not to core)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,130 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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BU05 WDC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 BU05 WDC, 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 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 WDC registered?

BU05 WDC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is BU05 WDC safe to buy?

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