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BX55 XXZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 33,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,732 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 26,732 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,488 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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BX55 XXZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BX55 XXZ, 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 BX55 XXZ registered?

BX55 XXZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is BX55 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 XXZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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