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BX05 OVK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,135 mi
Last recorded30,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,135 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 30,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 28,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,741 miles

Front Outer drive shaft gators perrishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,294 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,345 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,194 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 OVK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

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