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DG05 GUW

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GUW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 132,580 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 132,574 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi not secure clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 128,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling exhaust when jacked up (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,799 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 119,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,672 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,031 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,417 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,005 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,234 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 GUW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GUW, 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 DG05 GUW registered?

DG05 GUW is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 GUW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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