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BX05 LNZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 80,310 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 80,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,545 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,266 miles

front tyres starting to perish/crack in tread

fuel tank getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipes to and from steering rack getting rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,570 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear axle to body mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2020 75,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,068 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,272 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 62,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,617 miles

front brake discs worn

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2007 58,617 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

stone chip on windscreen

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BX05 LNZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

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

Is BX05 LNZ safe to buy?

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