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LV05 UXD

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UXD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 46,861 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 41,595 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 41,595 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 35,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,028 miles

Offside Front osf bottom locking devise missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,702 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 29,702 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,074 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 25,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,686 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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LV05 UXD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UXD, 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 LV05 UXD registered?

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

Is LV05 UXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 UXD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV05 UXD have outstanding finance?

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