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WM54 ULU

2005 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,444 mi
Last recorded111,444 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 ULU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,444 miles

front floor pans corroded,oil leaks,front brake pads wearing,brake back plates corroding,slight play in steering

long handbrake travel+getting low on effort

Fail 12 Dec 2018 111,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front floor pans corroded,oil leaks,front brake pads wearing,brake back plates corroding,slight play in steering

long handbrake travel+getting low on effort

Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,250 miles

both front floor pans corroded

oil leaks

Fail 2 Jan 2018 103,249 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front floor pans corroded

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,551 miles

front floor pans corroded,oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,164 miles

Temporary dip beam mask converters fitted.

Pass 27 Dec 2014 97,428 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 97,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,264 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corrodeing

Fail 24 Dec 2013 95,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corrodeing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,345 miles

nearside rear door handle loose,slight play in steering top bush,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,921 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,292 miles

sump guard fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,734 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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WM54 ULU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WM54 ULU, 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 WM54 ULU registered?

WM54 ULU is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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