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BJ05 ZKE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,508 mi
Last recorded16,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 16,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 14,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 14,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 14,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 14,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 11,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,320 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 10,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 9,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 8,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 6,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,652 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 4,322 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 ZKE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

BJ05 ZKE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is BJ05 ZKE safe to buy?

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