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BX05 LVR

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system temporary repair

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,874 miles

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

Nearside power steering gaiter misting

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,542 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake requires adjusting

Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake needs adjusting

power steering belt cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LVR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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