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VU05 LZD

2005 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 LZD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 79,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute doesn't flash (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,779 miles

EML light on

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (inner track rod) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,779 miles

EML light on

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (inner track rod) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,511 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,797 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,815 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,092 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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VU05 LZD is a 2005 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 LZD, 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.

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What year was VU05 LZD registered?

VU05 LZD is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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