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DG05 DXD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,250 mi
Last recorded74,250 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DXD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 74,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,578 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,585 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,025 miles

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

Some wear to nearside rear tyre wall and also starting to crack.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,905 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,239 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,980 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,980 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,927 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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DG05 DXD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG05 DXD, 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 DG05 DXD registered?

DG05 DXD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DG05 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 DXD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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