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BD54 NVA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

37,029 mi
Last recorded37,029 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,029 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering fluid leak - steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2025 37,029 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering fluid leak - steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,589 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 35,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 33,904 miles

Corroded power steering pipes leak/all coil springs

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil low

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,125 miles

Corrosion all coil springs/power steering pipe

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 32,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion all coil springs/power steering pipe

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,104 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer sidewall scored (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering rack oil weep/rust pipe

Fail 23 Aug 2021 30,104 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake squeal

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer sidewall scored (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering rack oil weep/rust pipe

Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,590 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil filter corroded/leak

Power steering pipe rusty

Rear Brake squeal

Steering rack weap

Fail 14 Aug 2020 27,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil filter corroded/leak

Power steering pipe rusty

Rear Brake squeal

Steering rack weap

Pass 7 Aug 2019 24,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 20,040 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking Fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,093 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,679 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,012 miles

exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,261 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 6,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 6,813 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 5,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,449 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 4,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 NVA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NVA, 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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BD54 NVA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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