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AU55 DYV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,141 miles

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise steering rack damp

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2025 86,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light not working

rear heatshield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,464 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 72,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front outer C.V. boots cracking

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front outer C.V. boots cracking

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,214 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,404 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 41,333 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 36,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,659 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,761 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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AU55 DYV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU55 DYV, 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 AU55 DYV registered?

AU55 DYV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 DYV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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