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DY05 FCL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,945 mi
Last recorded45,945 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,424 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 41,424 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 38,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,879 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,729 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,550 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,941 miles

Advise, Drivers wiper blade split on the ends.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,033 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 20,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,539 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 FCL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FCL, 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 DY05 FCL registered?

DY05 FCL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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