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DG05 DXK

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,212 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE STIFF IN OPERATION

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/ DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 60,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 56,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,296 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 38,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 29,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,856 miles

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

both front tyres have heavy wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,713 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 22,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,095 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,388 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 11,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,719 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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DG05 DXK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG05 DXK, 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 DG05 DXK registered?

DG05 DXK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 DXK 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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