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WU05 YUH

2005 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,877 mi
Last recorded85,877 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 85,877 miles

underside corroded all over but not excessive

Fail 11 Nov 2023 85,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,294 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 80,281 miles

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))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

exhaust cracked but not insecure or leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

exhaust cracked but not insecure or leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,479 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlights cloudy

exhaust deteriorated cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,248 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 52,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven Offside low (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,430 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,704 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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WU05 YUH is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU05 YUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 YUH registered?

WU05 YUH is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is WU05 YUH safe to buy?

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