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DG05 DYD

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,240 mi
Last recorded59,240 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DYD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,240 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyre side wall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyre side wall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,226 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,498 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,505 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,365 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,637 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 22,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,712 miles

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

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,587 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 DYD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DG05 DYD, 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 DG05 DYD registered?

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

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