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BD54 NRX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NRX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint front n/s lower inner steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 77,594 miles

under side of vehicle front and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2025 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle front and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Apr 2023 77,590 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 65,103 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

steering rack shows signs of leaking

Fail 11 May 2020 65,103 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))

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

steering rack shows signs of leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,328 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,328 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,763 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,509 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 NRX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

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

Is BD54 NRX safe to buy?

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