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HX05 UCS

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,627 mi
Last recorded116,627 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UCS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components rusting

underbody surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,620 miles

Front surface rust

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,034 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,581 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,890 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,062 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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HX05 UCS is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HX05 UCS, 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 HX05 UCS registered?

HX05 UCS is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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