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BX05 LZW

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,925 mi
Last recorded55,925 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 55,925 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,618 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 38,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,908 miles

Exhaust noisy failed basic emissions test - passed full catalyst test (7.1.4)

Front wipers worn - slight

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Spare tyre defective - ( was low air pressure ) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight bushes cracked - no movement - front and rear suspension bushes cracked - no movement - slight (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2017 33,908 miles

Exhaust noisy failed basic emissions test - passed full catalyst test (7.1.4)

Front wipers worn - slight

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Spare tyre defective - ( was low air pressure ) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight bushes cracked - no movement - front and rear suspension bushes cracked - no movement - slight (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 32,113 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 29,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,383 miles

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

deep cracking on both rear tyre walls but not down to cords

slight tyre wall damage on f/n/s

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,221 miles

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

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

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 LZW is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

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

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