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CU05 AEB

2005 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,244 mi
Last recorded112,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AEB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,244 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear & n/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 112,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear & n/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,079 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear and o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 108,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear and o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

Fail 29 Mar 2021 103,530 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

emgine light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emgine light on

offside reverse lamp inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,619 miles

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,619 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,622 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,774 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,670 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,808 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 32,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs lipped

front pads appear very low

offside front brake disc has got hot

Pass 2 May 2008 25,113 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 25,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads appear low

nearside front disc is warped

strongly advised both front tyres worn on inner edges an bald.

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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CU05 AEB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CU05 AEB, 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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CU05 AEB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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