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LE05 AFV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 AFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,538 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 75,937 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 75,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 72,442 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 72,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 62,833 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 62,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 54,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 46,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 38,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,239 miles

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

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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LE05 AFV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LE05 AFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE05 AFV registered?

LE05 AFV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is LE05 AFV safe to buy?

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