CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE05 LWT

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LWT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,812 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs being activated under light braking.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,812 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside wiper in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs being activated under light braking.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,185 miles

o/s/r tyre small cuts needs changing soon

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre small cuts needs changing soon

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,511 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,696 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,696 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,241 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,513 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,513 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,645 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,642 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE05 LWT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE05 LWT, 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

How do I check the history of CE05 LWT?

You can check the full history of CE05 LWT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE05 LWT registered?

CE05 LWT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is CE05 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LWT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE05 LWT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE05 LWT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.