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DK05 HVM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,908 mi
Last recorded44,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 HVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,624 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,806 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 28,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 24,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 20,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,884 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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DK05 HVM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK05 HVM, 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 DK05 HVM registered?

DK05 HVM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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