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BX05 WZU

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,868 mi
Last recorded109,868 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 109,868 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 109,868 miles

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,270 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,812 miles

engine covers fitted

rust on underside of body

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,895 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 71,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyers wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,516 miles

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

front tyers wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,368 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,368 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,491 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,395 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,503 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,856 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 WZU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

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

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