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LT05 EJV

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,148 mi
Last recorded121,148 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 EJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,148 miles

Both front jacking points corroded near suspension mounts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Strut top mount corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded near suspension mounts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Strut top mount corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,554 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,308 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,990 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,989 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,586 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,103 miles

front washers operated by rear washer switch

o/s/f suspension noisy

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front washers operated by rear washer switch

o/s/f suspension noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,743 miles

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 20 Feb 2012 42,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,459 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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LT05 EJV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LT05 EJV, 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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LT05 EJV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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