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DG05 LZW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,861 mi
Last recorded77,861 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,158 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,045 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2019 67,038 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,229 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 66,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,498 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,666 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 19,768 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,525 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 LZW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

DG05 LZW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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