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DY05 BYS

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,727 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,544 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,007 miles

eml illuminated

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,379 miles

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

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

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,263 miles

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

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

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

battery not clamped but still secure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,131 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 24,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,062 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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DY05 BYS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY05 BYS, 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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DY05 BYS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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