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BX05 LVH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 86,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Jun 2016 82,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 71,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,673 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing at inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,864 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 28,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,191 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 LVH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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