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LY54 UWD

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,570 mi
Last recorded48,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,196 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 42,196 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front floor corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 27,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Sep 2021 21,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 21,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 21,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

spare tyre is underinflated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 20,390 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,742 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,991 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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LY54 UWD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY54 UWD, 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 LY54 UWD registered?

LY54 UWD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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