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BN54 OWA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,311 mi
Last recorded39,311 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 39,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,355 miles

Front wiper blades splitting at ends

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 35,144 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 33,389 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,759 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,520 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,155 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 25,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,980 miles

exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,536 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,477 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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BN54 OWA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN54 OWA, 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 BN54 OWA registered?

BN54 OWA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is BN54 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 OWA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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