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LD05 UUC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,568 mi
Last recorded31,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UUC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 26,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,070 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 21,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,764 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 16,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,273 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 15,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 14,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,515 miles

All tyres cracking where tread meets sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,403 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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LD05 UUC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD05 UUC, 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 LD05 UUC registered?

LD05 UUC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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