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BX05 XBK

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,930 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,155 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 57,155 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 55,416 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,102 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,166 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,441 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,436 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,639 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 25,270 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,014 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 XBK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 XBK registered?

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

Is BX05 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 XBK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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