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LX05 KVV

2005 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 KVV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,498 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,684 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,674 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,703 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 78,703 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 76,341 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 69,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,781 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,804 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,172 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 KVV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX05 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

LX05 KVV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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