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DA54 DFJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,771 mi
Last recorded55,771 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,771 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,683 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,437 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 40,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,107 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,813 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,813 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,439 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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DA54 DFJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA54 DFJ, 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 DA54 DFJ registered?

DA54 DFJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is DA54 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 DFJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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