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BX05 LWP

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,214 mi
Last recorded124,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LWP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2024 122,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 121,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,261 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes split

Fail 8 Jul 2021 120,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rotted and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes split

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 114,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 110,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,306 miles

Central All Shock Have Slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Rear Back Box Has Corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,306 miles

Central All Shock Have Slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Rear Back Box Has Corrosion

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,757 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,103 miles

front brake disc's worn and lipped

rear tyre's wearing on inner edges

vehicle has sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,415 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,898 miles

Brake fluid level low, front pads worn.

Rear tyres well worn.

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 LWP is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LWP, 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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BX05 LWP is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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