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BX05 PJY

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 89,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,283 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,804 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,529 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,525 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,725 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,862 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 83,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,599 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2018 79,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,365 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,314 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,314 miles

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,687 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 45,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,733 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 PJY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

BX05 PJY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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