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BD54 GHX

2005 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 GHX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,193 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 75,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,055 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 73,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,895 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 70,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 66,339 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 66,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,398 miles

tyre wear on edges front

Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,788 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,875 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,203 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,873 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth and worn both shoulders

offside front tyre 3mm tread depth and worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,567 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BD54 GHX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 GHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD54 GHX registered?

BD54 GHX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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