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DM03 ORD

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,334 mi
Last recorded84,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM03 ORD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,615 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody suspension, components coils covered with black sealants

Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 70,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,892 miles

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 Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle / rear pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,402 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer cv boots perished but not leaking grease at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Centre exhaust pipe next to back box join heavily corroded but not blowing at time test

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 65,402 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer cv boots perished but not leaking grease at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Centre exhaust pipe next to back box join heavily corroded but not blowing at time test

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,602 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,443 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F tyre side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,836 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,970 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,018 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,070 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel due vto trims fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,532 miles

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

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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DM03 ORD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DM03 ORD, 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 DM03 ORD registered?

DM03 ORD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is DM03 ORD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM03 ORD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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