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DK05 HPO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,350 mi
Last recorded68,350 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 HPO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 64,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,950 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,950 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,807 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,383 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 45,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

boot will not open

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,019 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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DK05 HPO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK05 HPO, 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 DK05 HPO registered?

DK05 HPO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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