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DK05 RZB

2005 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,372 mi
Last recorded98,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 RZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,171 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 92,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,488 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,763 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,268 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 56,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,474 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 16 Jun 2011 53,474 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RZB, 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 DK05 RZB registered?

DK05 RZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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