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BX05 LJU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,763 mi
Last recorded85,763 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,763 miles

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

General corrosion to vehicle structure

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 85,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to vehicle structure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight misting of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,943 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,881 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 LJU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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