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BK05 LZS

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LZS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,383 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,841 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,695 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,176 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 LZS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK05 LZS, 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 BK05 LZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK05 LZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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