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BK05 XUU

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,681 mi
Last recorded127,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,681 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner treads

n/s and o/s sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,311 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 126,311 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,780 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 124,780 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 122,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,585 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front & Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front & Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

door handle loose O/S/R

Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s are also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,058 miles

pipe going into silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,538 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 95,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XUU is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XUU, 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.

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

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