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FE05 FOD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FOD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 45,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 45,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 43,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,239 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 42,239 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 37,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,634 miles

Drivers side front tyre has a srew in the tread.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 6,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,201 miles

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

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 FOD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FOD, 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 FE05 FOD registered?

FE05 FOD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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