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BX05 OZE

2005 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,907 mi
Last recorded259,907 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 259,907 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 246,085 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 233,556 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS inner rack ends (4) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (3) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (3) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding (3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn edges (3) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 221,063 miles

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

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

minor damage to exhaust flexi

Pass 15 Mar 2021 211,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 201,414 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 201,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 188,646 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 188,646 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Section (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 178,808 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Not all brake pads visible

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 178,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Not all brake pads visible

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 168,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 154,781 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 142,299 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 127,754 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,479 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,463 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,430 miles

nearside rear door inop from outside

Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,430 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door inop from outside

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,614 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 OZE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OZE, 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 OZE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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