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DV05 LSN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,607 mi
Last recorded116,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LSN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,607 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side tyre start to crack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,607 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side tyre start to crack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,646 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp dip beam image poor

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges 175 65r14

both rear tyres cracking

eml on

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 109,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp dip beam image poor

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges 175 65r14

both rear tyres cracking

eml on

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,328 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminated

steering rack has oil residue around boots

Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminated

steering rack has oil residue around boots

Pass 16 Nov 2013 87,040 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant contaminated

exhaustback box detereating

Fail 16 Nov 2013 87,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant contaminated

exhaustback box detereating

Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

inner edge wear to near side front tyre

off side front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Oct 2012 72,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

inner edge wear to near side front tyre

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,446 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,786 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

lower engine mounting defective

offside headlamp damaged at bottom part but not insecure

spare wheel badly damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

lower engine mounting defective

offside headlamp damaged at bottom part but not insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,245 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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DV05 LSN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV05 LSN, 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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DV05 LSN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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