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BK05 XSN

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,707 mi
Last recorded35,707 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XSN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 27,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 10,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 10,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 10,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2016 10,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 10,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle appears to have been stoode

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle appears to have been stoode

Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BK05 XSN is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK05 XSN, 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 BK05 XSN registered?

BK05 XSN is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BK05 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XSN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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