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BX05 ZWV

2005 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BOLT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,975 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,429 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,110 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,199 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe weak and slight leak

wet conditions

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,655 miles

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)

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

wet conditions

Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,805 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 27 Feb 2008 20,149 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,149 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZWV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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