CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX55 EOO

2005 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,752 mi
Last recorded92,752 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 EOO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,891 miles

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,855 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 89,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,829 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,715 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,249 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX55 EOO is a 2005 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EOO, 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 LX55 EOO?

You can check the full history of LX55 EOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX55 EOO registered?

LX55 EOO is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is LX55 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 EOO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX55 EOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX55 EOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.