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BX05 LRO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 61,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,829 miles

Oil leak

steering rack damp

travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,867 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,138 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 LRO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

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

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