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DG05 LZX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,829 miles

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f bumper, no sharp edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,955 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,968 miles

damage to osf bumper

Fail 11 Mar 2013 70,968 miles

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

damage to osf bumper

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 45,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,340 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 LZX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

Is DG05 LZX safe to buy?

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