2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · DX55 HCN
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/12/2005. Recorded mileage 100,319 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1589cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DX55 HCN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2022
- 100,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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DX55 HCN Mileage History
- 22/11/202198,919 mi
- 03/12/202198,930 mi+11 mi
- 29/11/2022100,319 mi+1,389 mi
Average of roughly 1,375 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DX55 HCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (DX55 HCN) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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