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BV05 ZKD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,986 mi
Last recorded40,986 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZKD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 40,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 39,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,444 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 37,437 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,691 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,275 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 31,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 26,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,645 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 ZKD 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 BV05 ZKD, 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 ZKD registered?

BV05 ZKD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ZKD 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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