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BW54 CSO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 CSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 88,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,232 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,341 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,306 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,852 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be around o/s driveshaft/gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wet from oil but no obvious leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wet from oil but no obvious leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 69,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 65,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,626 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 57,626 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,706 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,255 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,977 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,747 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 15,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,693 miles

pipe to rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,546 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,814 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 CSO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BW54 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

BW54 CSO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BW54 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 CSO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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