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DG05 LZE

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,376 mi
Last recorded50,376 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LZE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust rubber missing

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,250 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 43,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 38,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,143 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,866 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 31,866 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,474 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm

Fail 20 Jan 2010 27,474 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,483 miles

front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

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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DG05 LZE is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DG05 LZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LZE registered?

DG05 LZE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DG05 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LZE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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