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DE05 EJN

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,968 mi
Last recorded76,968 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EJN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

underside and body has corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,977 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges and cracking

underside has corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers (3.5 (a))

front tyres wearing inner edges and cracking

underside has corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 71,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,514 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 54,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,956 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,373 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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DE05 EJN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE05 EJN, 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 DE05 EJN registered?

DE05 EJN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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