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BK05 WVV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 75,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,579 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 72,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,826 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,862 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,548 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,919 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,919 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 26,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,555 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 WVV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

BK05 WVV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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