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DF54 OLU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,248 mi
Last recorded78,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 OLU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,248 miles

noise from timing belt area

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,248 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

noise from timing belt area

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,552 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 55,109 miles

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

front tyres 2/3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,109 miles

front tyres 2/3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,120 miles

body damage to n/s front

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,733 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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DF54 OLU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF54 OLU, 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 DF54 OLU registered?

DF54 OLU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is DF54 OLU safe to buy?

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