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BX05 WZP

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,233 mi
Last recorded69,233 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WZP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,233 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 69,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,607 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 65,607 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,362 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 62,296 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 54,191 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,724 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 WZP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

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

Is BX05 WZP safe to buy?

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