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CX05 XOO

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XOO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,134 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-side heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2025 92,134 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under-side heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,796 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside rear wheel arch corroded (No sharp edges)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2024 88,796 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside rear wheel arch corroded (No sharp edges)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side heavily undersealed

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,767 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2023 85,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,040 miles

Under-side heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,038 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded (no sharp edges)

Under-side heavily undersealed :unable to fully assess some areas

Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,724 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded (No sharp edges)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (Nearside and offside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking point/floor (Nearside and offside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,437 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside floor (front underside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside floor (front underside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,910 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,346 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,610 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,874 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,077 miles

Brake Pads half worn on front

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 35,077 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Brake Pads half worn on front

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,694 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,793 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 25,793 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside of tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,402 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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CX05 XOO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CX05 XOO, 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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CX05 XOO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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