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LF05 EEV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,321 mi
Last recorded20,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 20,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,353 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 18,663 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 18,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 17,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,005 miles

cut in offside rear tyrewall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 15,440 miles

fuel tank and rear exhaust silencer cerroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 15,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel tank and rear exhaust silencer cerroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,607 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 14,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 11,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 8,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,314 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 7,314 miles

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

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

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

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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LF05 EEV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF05 EEV, 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 LF05 EEV registered?

LF05 EEV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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