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L40 LES

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,051 mi
Last recorded76,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 LES
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 76,051 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from right side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 69,996 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush rubber coming away from casing but not causing excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 65,923 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,571 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,664 miles

Nearside Front The tyre is worn on edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 53,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 53,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,100 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,098 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,274 miles

engine sump leaking oil

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,938 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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L40 LES is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L40 LES, 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 L40 LES registered?

L40 LES is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is L40 LES safe to buy?

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