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VE54 PUX

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,963 mi
Last recorded74,963 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 PUX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2022 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,842 miles

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

Front floor going rusty

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2021 73,840 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front floor going rusty

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension rusty

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2020 72,634 miles

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

Front chassis going rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2020 72,634 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front chassis going rusty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle going rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,987 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle going rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,724 miles

under side of vehicle rusty front and rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (3.7.B.5b)

under side of vehicle rusty front and rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,175 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition rusty

o/s/f brake shows signs of binding

petrol tank going rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,666 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake shows signs of getting hot

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,335 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,196 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,783 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,296 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,145 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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VE54 PUX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VE54 PUX, 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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VE54 PUX is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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