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LD05 GWF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 44,612 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s & ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 39,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 39,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 33,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 28,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,195 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,084 miles

Windscreen has a scratch outside zone 'A' ddoesnt affect drivers view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,978 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 8,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LD05 GWF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD05 GWF, 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 LD05 GWF registered?

LD05 GWF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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