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BV05 XZM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & Offside Front

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,004 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 47,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,756 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 45,756 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 44,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,696 miles

o/s front seat belt has slight fray

Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,696 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

o/s front seat belt has slight fray

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,438 miles

o/s seatbelt slight fray

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,211 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,958 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,020 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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BV05 XZM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV05 XZM, 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 BV05 XZM registered?

BV05 XZM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 XZM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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