2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · WD54 ETR
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/01/2005. Recorded mileage 77,767 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
WD54 ETR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 77,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
WD54 ETR Mileage History
- 21/01/202267,086 mi
- 31/01/202369,182 mi+2,096 mi
- 01/02/202472,972 mi+3,790 mi
- 04/02/202575,577 mi+2,605 mi
- 17/02/202677,767 mi+2,190 mi
Average of roughly 2,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD54 ETR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (WD54 ETR) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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