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DG05 GVX

2005 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,209 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 25 Feb 2023 63,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 56,132 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,616 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 45,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,255 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front floor areas and sills corrosion can not check plastic sill covers fitted - rear exhaust corrosion - near side mirror tape - front tyres edge wear -

key poor

Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked - can not check upper joint properly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

front floor areas and sills corrosion can not check plastic sill covers fitted - rear exhaust corrosion - near side mirror tape - front tyres edge wear -

key poor

Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,103 miles

corrosion front floor and sill areas can not check properly plastic sill covers fitted - exhaust rear corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 33,103 miles

corrosion front floor and sill areas can not check properly plastic sill covers fitted - exhaust rear corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,401 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD N/S/R WEEK 36 2005 , O/S/R WEEK 47 2004 SUGGEST REPLACE

CORROSION INC FRONT FLOOR O/S/F POOR, SUSPENSION ETC

Fail 27 Feb 2018 31,399 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD N/S/R WEEK 36 2005 , O/S/R WEEK 47 2004 SUGGEST REPLACE

CORROSION INC FRONT FLOOR O/S/F POOR, SUSPENSION ETC

OIL LOW

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,381 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

bumpers damage

front floor areas corrosion - under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

near side front tyre edge wear - off side rear tyre cracks

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,786 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Start suspension bush play/cracking

damage front & rear

Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side rear tyre small cracks

plastic oversills

slight damage front and rear of car

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,639 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre small cracks

plastic oversills

slight damage front and rear of car

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,459 miles

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

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

front tyres edge wear

Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,224 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise o/s + n/s track control arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,507 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 16,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,296 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 GVX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG05 GVX, 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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DG05 GVX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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