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DK05 RYT

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 RYT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,229 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 99,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,195 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 99,195 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 97,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r tyre starting to crack in the treads

Fail 9 May 2019 97,769 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r tyre starting to crack in the treads

Pass 4 May 2018 96,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 96,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 95,109 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 93,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 92,310 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 87,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,099 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 76,099 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 68,768 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 68,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,606 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 RYT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK05 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

DK05 RYT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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