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MX55 ZLZ

2006 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 4546,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ZLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 49,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,871 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam image poor, satisfactory at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,599 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 46,599 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 46,033 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,256 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,256 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 43,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,289 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 42,289 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,188 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 39,188 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to test emmisions because of exhaust system

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,262 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,870 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 15,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MX55 ZLZ is a 2006 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,724 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 MX55 ZLZ, 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 20 years old, this Rover 45 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX55 ZLZ registered?

MX55 ZLZ is a 2006 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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