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LX05 YLJ

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,538 mi
Last recorded29,538 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,816 miles

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 26,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside headlamp height adjuster unplugged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,199 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,417 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 YLJ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LX05 YLJ, 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

How do I check the history of LX05 YLJ?

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What year was LX05 YLJ registered?

LX05 YLJ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LX05 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 YLJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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