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BX05 LHV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 104,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

N/S headlamp image poor

N/S/R light unit damaged

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper not fully secure

Small chips in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 20 May 2017 97,336 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 97,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 93,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 89,031 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 27 May 2015 89,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 May 2014 80,699 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

Pass 16 May 2014 80,699 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

Pass 17 May 2013 71,572 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

offside front tyre on legel limit 1.6m

Fail 17 May 2013 71,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads approx 60% worn

offside front tyre on legel limit 1.6m

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,632 miles

advise diesel cleaner used

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads approx 60% worn

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,726 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 25,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LHV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BX05 LHV, 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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BX05 LHV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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