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BV05 YJM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YJM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,312 miles

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

Offside Outer sill in door opening slightly corroded .

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 91,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill in door opening slightly corroded .

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 84,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 79,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight blow from center box.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 71,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 61,579 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 52,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,727 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,800 miles

hand brake leaver slightly loose but secure

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,800 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,800 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake lever has slight sideways movement

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 4,871 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 YJM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJM, 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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What year was BV05 YJM registered?

BV05 YJM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 YJM safe to buy?

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