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BX05 ZXV

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,794 mi
Last recorded46,794 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 46,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 37,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,939 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near engine mount and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,916 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/F inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

O/S/R axle beam bush worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 33,915 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/F inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

O/S/R axle beam bush worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,351 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle front bush slightly worn N/S

Fail 14 Aug 2019 33,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle front bush slightly worn N/S

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,083 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edge - 195/55/15

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2018 32,083 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edge - 195/55/15

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,306 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,373 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside front (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 22,373 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside front (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,623 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,103 miles

All tyres badly cracked but not showing cords or ply

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 26 Jul 2012 14,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres have cracks in tread

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,085 miles

slight bind on all brakes and surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,097 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,110 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 3,110 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 ZXV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

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

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