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BN05 WDS

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,254 mi
Last recorded74,254 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WDS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 67,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 66,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,947 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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BN05 WDS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BN05 WDS, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 WDS?

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What year was BN05 WDS registered?

BN05 WDS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WDS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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