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BX05 CEV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,160 mi
Last recorded23,160 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 23,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 21,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 21,407 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 21,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,393 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2020 20,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,147 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,966 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,641 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 14,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,098 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 7,145 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 CEV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CEV, 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 BX05 CEV registered?

BX05 CEV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is BX05 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 CEV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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