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BX05 XDB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XDB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,755 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

adv centre box corroded /baffles loose/front cat .baffles loose

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,533 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,549 miles

Front exhaust flexie breaking up

Fail 13 Feb 2017 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexie breaking up

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,475 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust flexi joint deteriated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,965 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

front flexi exhaust section poor condition

nearside rear position lamp dim

Fail 4 Feb 2014 45,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

both rear tyres perished

front flexi exhaust section poor condition

nearside rear position lamp dim

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,100 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 30,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,884 miles

front pads are low

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 XDB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

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

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