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BX05 LVO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,526 mi
Last recorded68,526 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 68,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 68,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,686 miles

Oil leak

hand brake has very little reserve travel

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 LVO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

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

Is BX05 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LVO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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