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KE55 EZW

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 EZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,078 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 62,078 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 51,344 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box insecure (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2014 33,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,092 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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KE55 EZW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KE55 EZW, 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 KE55 EZW registered?

KE55 EZW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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