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AY55 EEP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EEP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,756 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R. Cracking/worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 85,724 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer and inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R. Cracking/worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight fluctuation too (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Worse when suspension is hanging (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 77,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight fluctuation too (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Worse when suspension is hanging (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,298 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack weeping oil from gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear. Borderline. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack weeping oil from gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear. Borderline. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 55,244 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right hand boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2022 55,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right hand (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder,surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 54,426 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated left and right hand boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes from hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 51,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 40,442 miles

both headlights are slightly cloudy

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

front brake discs are lipped

handbrake lever has long travel

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and has a few small cuts in it

slight bind in the offside front wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2017 40,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both headlights are slightly cloudy

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

front brake discs are lipped

handbrake lever has long travel

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and has a few small cuts in it

slight bind in the offside front wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,601 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 25,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 18,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 12,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 4,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 4,682 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 3,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 1,322 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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AY55 EEP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY55 EEP, 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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AY55 EEP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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