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DX05 WDJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,262 mi
Last recorded69,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer on 2MM. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly rusty.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier teminals loose on battery also. (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs rusty.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,085 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded

power steering rack leaking fluid

Fail 25 Jul 2017 65,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust joint corroded

power steering rack leaking fluid

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,954 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silghtly coroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn on one side

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

advise rear and mid sections of exhaust are badley coroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 53,820 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn on one side

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

advise rear and mid sections of exhaust are badley coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,705 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,526 miles

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

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Jul 2008 19,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,555 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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DX05 WDJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DX05 WDJ, 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 DX05 WDJ registered?

DX05 WDJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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