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BX05 AOU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AOU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 41,158 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 32,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,098 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 29,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,197 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 26,197 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 13,729 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres have age related deterioration

Pass 6 May 2016 12,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 10,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 8,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 7,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,577 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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BX05 AOU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BX05 AOU, 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 BX05 AOU registered?

BX05 AOU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is BX05 AOU safe to buy?

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