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BW54 ACZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ACZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 73,712 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,584 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,361 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,370 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,627 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,286 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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BW54 ACZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 BW54 ACZ, 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 BW54 ACZ registered?

BW54 ACZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is BW54 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 ACZ 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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