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LV05 UXC

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,927 mi
Last recorded93,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,927 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 93,922 miles

Emissions not tested large hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,168 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,458 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,458 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,891 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 55,871 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre size..... 195/55 R15.....

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,249 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,249 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,356 miles

near side rear door handle insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking to all tyre shoulders

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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LV05 UXC is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV05 UXC, 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 LV05 UXC registered?

LV05 UXC is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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