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BJ05 XKT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XKT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 117,253 miles

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,193 miles

condition rear trailing arm bushs

Pass 19 Jan 2019 104,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 97,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,018 miles

condition and movement in both front up right anti roll bar links

condition o/s/f outer cv boot

handbrake travel

play in n/s steering rack joint

Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,014 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

condition and movement in both front up right anti roll bar links

condition o/s/f outer cv boot

handbrake travel

play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 40,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,241 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,031 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front tyres different size to rear 205 rear 185 front

Fail 27 Feb 2012 27,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front tyres different size to rear 205 rear 185 front

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,963 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,064 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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BJ05 XKT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ05 XKT, 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 BJ05 XKT registered?

BJ05 XKT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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