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AE05 WRL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,711 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,067 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 80,060 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 74,918 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 63,574 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,770 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre has cut in side wall not exposing ply or cords

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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AE05 WRL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AE05 WRL, 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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AE05 WRL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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