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BX05 LVM

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,245 mi
Last recorded131,245 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 131,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 123,508 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 123,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 113,591 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,363 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f outer cv gaitor cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,544 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaitor cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,117 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 LVM is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

BX05 LVM is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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