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CV05 ZBZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 59,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,698 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,997 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,067 miles

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

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

Offside 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 5 Feb 2014 20,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,244 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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CV05 ZBZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CV05 ZBZ, 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 CV05 ZBZ registered?

CV05 ZBZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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