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BX05 LXM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,898 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,717 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,617 miles

Front exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

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

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

Rear axle bushes both deteriotated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,868 miles

Both rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,046 miles

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

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 LXM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

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

Is BX05 LXM safe to buy?

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