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KU05 UDD

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UDD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,866 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 114,936 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,449 miles

Front headlamp lenses cloudy.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut (approx. 10mm long) on outer shoulder of tyre.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear signs of old oil on rear brake calipers.

welding repairs to floor covered in sealer and underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front headlamp lenses cloudy.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut (approx. 10mm long) on outer shoulder of tyre.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear signs of old oil on rear brake calipers.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,471 miles

both head lamp patterns poor

front flex joint sealed with paste

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes coorded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,429 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear mounting (floor corroded) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both head lamp patterns poor

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes coorded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,799 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,722 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads may be slightly low

headlamp lenses opaque

nearside front tyre has splits to inner sidewall but not through to cords

offside front tyre has small split to inner sidewall

rear brake discs corroded and sticking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,235 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 55,235 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,611 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)

Fail 20 May 2008 28,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,626 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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KU05 UDD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KU05 UDD, 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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KU05 UDD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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