2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · WU05 DLX
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2005. Recorded mileage 141,464 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,464 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
WU05 DLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 141,464 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.
WU05 DLX Mileage History
- 11/08/2022137,734 mi
- 09/08/2023139,550 mi+1,816 mi
- 09/08/2023139,550 mi
- 12/08/2024141,464 mi+1,914 mi
- 12/08/2024141,464 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WU05 DLX 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 (WU05 DLX) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 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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