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BX05 OWD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OWD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,034 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 21 Aug 2023 76,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 64,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.06% (8.2.1.2 (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 10 Aug 2021 55,241 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 55,241 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,332 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,992 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,395 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 28,392 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Malfunction indicator warning light illuminated.

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

O/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,065 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,461 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 18,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OWD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

BX05 OWD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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