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NU05 AHD

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,423 mi
Last recorded146,423 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 AHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2021 146,423 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis around trailing arm central bush mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 140,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going too flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 135,754 miles

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

covers on outer sills

Fail 10 Mar 2018 135,751 miles

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

Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

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

covers on outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2017 131,755 miles

covers on outer sill/s

Fail 20 Mar 2017 131,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers on outer sill/s

Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,106 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,077 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 111,027 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 103,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,152 miles

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

O/S/F tyre on 2mm

front tyre speed rating different to rear

Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre on 2mm

front tyre speed rating different to rear

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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NU05 AHD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU05 AHD, 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 NU05 AHD registered?

NU05 AHD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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