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AU05 ZYD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,259 mi
Last recorded65,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZYD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 36,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,476 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,911 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,157 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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AU05 ZYD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 AU05 ZYD, 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 AU05 ZYD registered?

AU05 ZYD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ZYD 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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