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PX05 XLE

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,867 mi
Last recorded56,867 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,867 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 56,856 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 53,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,106 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 49,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,721 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle insecure / inop (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

OS Outer gaiter clip insecure, little end

Rear fuel line corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 43,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,703 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 31,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,648 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 12,925 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,925 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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PX05 XLE 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 70%.

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 PX05 XLE, 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 PX05 XLE registered?

PX05 XLE is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is PX05 XLE safe to buy?

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