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BX05 LME

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,032 mi
Last recorded68,032 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LME
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,032 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Would recommend steering alignment be checked when new tyres are fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,052 miles

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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BX05 LME is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX05 LME, 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 BX05 LME registered?

BX05 LME is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LME shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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