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WD54 ETR

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 ETR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank neck repaired

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [flange] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,086 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,990 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,662 miles

Front c/v boots starting to perish [both]

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension has surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,703 miles

rear trailing arm bushes det.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 57,703 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear trailing arm bushes det.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,927 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both very slight (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

all tyres wear edge + fronts light cracking tread

Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both very slight (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

all tyres wear edge + fronts light cracking tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,695 miles

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

both c.v. boots cracking

damage n/s/r

Fail 5 Jan 2016 51,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both c.v. boots cracking

damage n/s/r

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,434 miles

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

damage n/s/r

sill covers

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,730 miles

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

light cracking c.v. boots

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,614 miles

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

air bag light om

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,494 miles

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

rear ex box outer skin det

rear tyure wear edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,377 miles

condensation h/lamps

n/s/r tyre 2mm edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,700 miles

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

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

Slight binding in F/O/S brake

The sills have plastic covers which prevented a full inspection of this area

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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WD54 ETR is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WD54 ETR, 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 WD54 ETR registered?

WD54 ETR is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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