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DN54 LHR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,453 mi
Last recorded38,453 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 38,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,142 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 35,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,786 miles

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

f/n/s tyre outer edge worn & cracking in places

f/o/s tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,331 miles

r/n/s tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 10 Aug 2017 32,331 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

r/n/s tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,653 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,172 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,172 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,001 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 8,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 6,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 4,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 3,314 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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DN54 LHR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN54 LHR, 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 DN54 LHR registered?

DN54 LHR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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