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LT05 EJX

2005 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 EJX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,925 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,920 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

both front driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

both front jacking points to floor pans corroded

both front shocks have a light mist of oil

Fail 24 Jul 2020 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

both front driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

both front jacking points to floor pans corroded

both front shocks have a light mist of oil

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,347 miles

mid box slight blow

rear fog light not marked

small stone chip nearside of screen

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,941 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 25,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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 EJX is a 2005 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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