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BX05 ZXL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 97,948 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 97,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,966 miles

Near side & off side front outer C,V gaitiors deteriorated

Near side & off side rear axle bushes perished

Near side & off side rear brake ferraules corroded

Near side front & rear wheels slightly damaged inner sides

Fail 19 Dec 2013 90,966 miles

Near side & off side front outer C,V gaitiors deteriorated

Near side & off side rear axle bushes perished

Near side & off side rear brake ferraules corroded

Near side front & rear wheels slightly damaged inner sides

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,025 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,024 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,232 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

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 ZXL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

BX05 ZXL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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