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NX05 NLL

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,223 mi
Last recorded35,223 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 NLL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,075 miles

underside of car very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,908 miles

headlight glasses poor

Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,209 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,549 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 30,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,178 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,913 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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NX05 NLL is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NX05 NLL, 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 NX05 NLL registered?

NX05 NLL is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is NX05 NLL safe to buy?

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