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BX05 LML

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LML
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,392 miles

Engine Mil light stays on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear disc pads approximately 3mm thick

Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine Mil light stays on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear disc pads approximately 3mm thick

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 55,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,497 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,740 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 LML is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LML, 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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What year was BX05 LML registered?

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

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