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CE05 XFD

2005 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,527 mi
Last recorded38,527 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,527 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV Gaiters on BOTH Sides of vehicle (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,047 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f jack point

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

gearbox oil weap

n/s/f c.v. boot cracking

o/s/f c.v. boot cracking

p.a.s weap

Pass 14 Mar 2023 34,585 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

flexi exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f outer CV boots slight cracking

slight corrosion to o/s/f jacking point

Pass 12 Mar 2022 33,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f outer CV boots

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,755 miles

both front outer c.v. boots starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,429 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 25,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,041 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,927 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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CE05 XFD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CE05 XFD, 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 CE05 XFD registered?

CE05 XFD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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