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BU54 OSO

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,441 mi
Last recorded140,441 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,353 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides no output (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,580 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 130,580 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamps poor output

Front slight play from steering component

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamps poor output

Front slight play from steering component

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper switch broken

Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlight lenses badly tarnished

Both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Drive belt perished and cracked

Engine management light on.

Front coil spring very rusty

Most suspension bushes perished and splitting

Oil leaks noted from engine

Wear noted on both front brake disc

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,035 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,887 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Full emissions test not carried out (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 79,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 71,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,221 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 48,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,052 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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BU54 OSO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU54 OSO, 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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BU54 OSO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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