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LB54 UHV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,909 mi
Last recorded43,909 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 UHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 43,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2024 28,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 19,072 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms / hubs / anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusty

headlining starting to drop

Fail 7 Aug 2023 19,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms / hubs / anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusty

headlining starting to drop

Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,070 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,066 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus tyre worn uneven slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

fuel tank rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,055 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

fuel tank starting to get rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,466 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 18,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,594 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,803 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 16,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 14,020 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,632 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 12,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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LB54 UHV 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 76.2%.

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 LB54 UHV, 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 LB54 UHV registered?

LB54 UHV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is LB54 UHV safe to buy?

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