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MM54 TBZ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,156 mi
Last recorded52,156 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 TBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,156 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 50,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 50,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 47,981 miles

Fan belt cracking

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

Pass 25 May 2023 45,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,022 miles

Rear service brake slightly juddering

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,359 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever loose on floor mounting

Pass 23 May 2018 35,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,346 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 31,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wiper blad damaged Advisory

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,873 miles

O/S/F wiper blad damaged Advisory

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 22,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,798 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 17,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,521 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 11,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,894 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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MM54 TBZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MM54 TBZ, 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 MM54 TBZ registered?

MM54 TBZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is MM54 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM54 TBZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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