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BX05 LVP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,015 mi
Last recorded115,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 115,015 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 115,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,629 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,686 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 36,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,824 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WEAR IN O/S STEERING RACK END.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,824 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

WEAR IN O/S STEERING RACK END.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,754 miles

both front tyre treads low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,663 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 15,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LVP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

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

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