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KP54 DUH

2005 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 DUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,545 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on o/s front inner wing not within prescribed area.

small chip in windscreen.

various oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 94,392 miles

corrosion on o/s front inner wing not within perscribed area.

various oil leaks.

Fail 14 Jul 2022 94,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on o/s front inner wing not within perscribed area.

under tray insecure.

various oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,245 miles

slight corrosion on o/s front inner wing.

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on o/s front inner wing.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,832 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 88,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering component misaligned and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear brake disc pitted inner face.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,718 miles

pitting o/s rear brake disc inner face.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,718 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

pitting o/s rear brake disc inner face.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,344 miles

slight pitting o/s rear disc inner face.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,344 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight pitting o/s rear disc inner face.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,307 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 60,307 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 1 May 2014 54,262 miles

slight pitting o/s rear brake disc.

Pass 7 May 2013 48,139 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 48,139 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,564 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,152 miles

small cracks in power steering belt.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 20,128 miles

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

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

small cracks in power steering belt.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,091 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 13,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 DUH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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