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BX05 LVG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,541 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,238 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,821 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,063 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 36,332 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,019 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,866 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 17,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,609 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 LVG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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