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LX55 DYV

2005 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,268 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 98,268 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,809 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,817 miles

Fitted with sill covers

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,596 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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LX55 DYV is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX55 DYV, 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 LX55 DYV registered?

LX55 DYV is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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