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BX05 LVF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,181 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 74,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,511 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 63,511 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,474 miles

Front headlamps misted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,924 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 59,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,950 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,387 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 55,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,899 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 53,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,829 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)

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 LVF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

BX05 LVF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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