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BK05 XWB

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,714 mi
Last recorded55,714 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XWB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,124 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,721 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,781 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,878 miles

both rear tyres has cracking on side wall and tread depth

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,319 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 23,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 15,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,643 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 XWB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

BK05 XWB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 XWB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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