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DF54 ORZ

2005 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 ORZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,714 miles

Both front head lamp lenses misted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box section. (7.1.2)

Under body corrosion present.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,714 miles

Both front head lamp lenses misted.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box section. (7.1.2)

Under body corrosion present.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,802 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,629 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,292 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,701 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,402 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,994 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 ORZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF54 ORZ, 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 DF54 ORZ registered?

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

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