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MV05 DVK

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DVK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,429 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,955 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,501 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails leading into floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front auxiliary belt perished

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,075 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 38,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 38,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,619 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,655 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle inc, floor areas, innersill areas, suspension components, fuel tank, exhaust system

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 34,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,960 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,210 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,395 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 23,395 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,555 miles

Note;- fuel tank corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,692 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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MV05 DVK is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV05 DVK, 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 MV05 DVK registered?

MV05 DVK is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is MV05 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 DVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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