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AX54 UDU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,706 mi
Last recorded64,706 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,706 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,702 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall and cut appears to have been glued down.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,436 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 45,746 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 May 2014 41,502 miles

Slight sweat from p.a.s rack

Pass 8 May 2013 36,066 miles

Damage to nsf and osr of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2012 34,053 miles

n/s front bumper corner insecure

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,590 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 26,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s steering rack boot slightly damp.

slight play in both track rod ends.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,360 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 8,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 2,666 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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AX54 UDU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX54 UDU, 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 AX54 UDU registered?

AX54 UDU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is AX54 UDU safe to buy?

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