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LY54 ZZL

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 ZZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,851 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,389 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 73,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,356 miles

n/s/f c.v boot deteriorated but still secure

Fail 26 Feb 2015 654,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust section heaviy corroded at rear joint

n/s/f c.v boot deteriorated but still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,175 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle and rear exhaust corroded

small chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,443 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,867 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 30,319 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,983 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 19,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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LY54 ZZL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY54 ZZL, 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

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What year was LY54 ZZL registered?

LY54 ZZL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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The MOT history for LY54 ZZL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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