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KP54 DPY

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,195 mi
Last recorded44,195 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 DPY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 44,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint corroded and holed [ minor ] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 44,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint corroded and holed [ minor ] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 4 Mar 2024 42,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi join worn/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,402 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 26,402 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 22,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,727 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 19,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,800 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 8,792 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,932 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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KP54 DPY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KP54 DPY, 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 KP54 DPY registered?

KP54 DPY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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