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DG05 DXZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,370 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,396 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,023 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,686 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 DXZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DXZ, 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

How do I check the history of DG05 DXZ?

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What year was DG05 DXZ registered?

DG05 DXZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DG05 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 DXZ shows 9 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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