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BX05 LWZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LWZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,775 miles

item removed from the windscreen prior to mot

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,774 miles

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

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

item removed from the windscreen prior to mot

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,667 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 LWZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is BX05 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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