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DS54 KVY

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,004 mi
Last recorded119,004 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 KVY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,004 miles

brake pipe rusty in clip

chip in screen

damage/corrosion to bodywork

wiper split on ends

Fail 15 Feb 2018 119,004 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipe rusty in clip

chip in screen

damage/corrosion to bodywork

wiper split on ends

Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 114,464 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 109,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 45,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,662 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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DS54 KVY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS54 KVY, 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 DS54 KVY registered?

DS54 KVY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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