2005 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · CU05 AEB
2005 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2005. Recorded mileage 112,244 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
CU05 AEB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
- 112,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
CU05 AEB Mileage History
- 29/03/2022108,079 mi
- 29/03/2022108,079 mi
- 27/03/2023112,244 mi+4,165 mi
- 27/03/2023112,244 mi
Average of roughly 4,189 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CU05 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (CU05 AEB) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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