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LD05 GWJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing cord

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

noise from engine

Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing cord

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

noise from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,229 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls cracking.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,348 miles

3 litres 10w/40

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake has high travel

head gasket gone

offside rear light damaged

wire hitting drive shaft

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3 litres 10w/40

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake has high travel

head gasket gone

offside rear light damaged

wire hitting drive shaft

Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,728 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,728 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,507 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,973 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on.

Pass 11 May 2010 50,667 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 50,666 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2008 35,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 GWJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

LD05 GWJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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