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FX05 YDY

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 78,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from flexie (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 65,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 64,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 60,477 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2023 60,473 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,283 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,732 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,338 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,319 miles

exhaust corrided

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,526 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 21 Mar 2012 20,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,769 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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FX05 YDY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FX05 YDY, 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 FX05 YDY registered?

FX05 YDY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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