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2005 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,293 mi
Last recorded65,293 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 USD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 11 years old

Fail 4 Jan 2021 65,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is 11 years old

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre is 16 years old

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 60,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre is 16 years old

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL three ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,049 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL three ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,579 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down and covered ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,579 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down and covered ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,454 miles

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

Rear seats folded and covered at time of test, not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 20 Jan 2016 47,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear seats folded and covered at time of test, not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 16 Jan 2015 42,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,387 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,438 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 1,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 27,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,875 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 21,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 15,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,014 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BL54 USD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BL54 USD, 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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BL54 USD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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