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BD54 EZB

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EZB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,192 miles

underside rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,928 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 93,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,620 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,780 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly detertiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,326 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm`s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre`s slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

slight coolant leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,717 miles

engine oil level low

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre`s slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,133 miles

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

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

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,056 miles

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,056 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,946 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

both rear tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,141 miles

both rear tyres outer edges worn

Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres outer edges worn

coolant level low

nearside rear brake grabbing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,442 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 58,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 53,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres inner edges unevenly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BD54 EZB is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD54 EZB, 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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BD54 EZB is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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