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LX05 KMZ

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 KMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

start of corrosion both front floorpans/chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,994 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 65,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,647 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,647 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,306 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,790 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,065 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,310 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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LX05 KMZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX05 KMZ, 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 LX05 KMZ registered?

LX05 KMZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LX05 KMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 KMZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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