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BU05 WHV

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 124,370 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 110,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,685 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,881 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 4,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,026 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 WHV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 WHV registered?

BU05 WHV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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