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FE05 DXS

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 125,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 121,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 117,256 miles

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

eml showing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,794 miles

both inside edge ov front tyers scrubbed off

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,911 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,498 miles

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

drivers door locks while engine running but unlocks when engine stops (ignition off)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,322 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,322 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 19,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FE05 DXS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE05 DXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 DXS registered?

FE05 DXS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FE05 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 DXS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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