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LJ05 VCA

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,187 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 41,173 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 37,453 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,774 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,798 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 27,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 27,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 25,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,806 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 23,804 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak causing high lambda reading (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear section needed due to heavy corrosion at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,751 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 22,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade perished and split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade perished and split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,152 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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LJ05 VCA is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ05 VCA, 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 LJ05 VCA registered?

LJ05 VCA is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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