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SK05 DDA

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,679 mi
Last recorded159,679 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 DDA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 159,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic over sills fitted

under side coated in protection

Pass 18 Jun 2025 158,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

underside coated in protection

Pass 29 May 2024 157,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside coated in protection

Pass 26 May 2023 155,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

underside coated in waxoyl

Pass 30 May 2022 149,373 miles

All brake pipes coated

All underside covered in protection/waxoyl

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 148,206 miles

underside coated in waxoyl

Fail 11 Jun 2021 148,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside coated in waxoyl

Pass 25 Jun 2020 147,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all underside coated in waxoyl

Fail 25 Jun 2020 147,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all underside coated in waxoyl

Pass 6 Jun 2019 140,576 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside coated in wax oyl

Pass 4 May 2018 130,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all underside coated in wax oyl

brake pipes coated in wax oyl

Pass 19 May 2017 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 110,366 miles

Brake pipes coated in wax oil

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 99,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,989 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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SK05 DDA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SK05 DDA, 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 SK05 DDA registered?

SK05 DDA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is SK05 DDA safe to buy?

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