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BK05 LXZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,902 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Seepage from rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroded but no sharp edges visible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between back box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Seepage from rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroded but no sharp edges visible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 76,687 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 71,190 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,242 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 42,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,542 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,086 miles

front tyre treads getting low

slight exhaust blow at front clamp

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,411 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,242 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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BK05 LXZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BK05 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 LXZ registered?

BK05 LXZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 LXZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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