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BN05 WDX

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,384 mi
Last recorded54,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 49,390 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 46,847 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 32,315 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 32,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,058 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,216 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 WDX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WDX, 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 BN05 WDX registered?

BN05 WDX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WDX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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