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DU05 VTM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,389 mi
Last recorded88,389 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VTM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 88,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes are cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

corrosion to sills & chassis

Pass 22 May 2018 83,320 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking & perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake is grabbing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner / outer sill's, chassis legs & rear inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

smell of diesel engine area's / no signs of an obvious leak engine cover fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 83,320 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking & perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake is grabbing

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner / outer sill's, chassis legs & rear inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

smell of diesel engine area's / no signs of an obvious leak engine cover fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 77,843 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades split nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 72,261 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp lenses are weathering, not affecting beam image output

Fail 21 May 2016 72,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner & outer shoulder's (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner & outer shoulder's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp lenses are weathering, not affecting beam image output

Pass 22 May 2015 66,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 59,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 52,608 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,994 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,994 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,921 miles

auxillary belt split

coolant level low

Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,921 miles

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

auxillary belt split

coolant level low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 33,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,586 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 28,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DU05 VTM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU05 VTM, 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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DU05 VTM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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