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LG05 LDA

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,672 mi
Last recorded108,672 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LDA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

srs warning on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 91,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

srs warning on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

cv gaiters perishing

play to n/s front track rod end [replacement advised]

rear wiper split

srs light illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 80,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

cv gaiters perishing

play to n/s front track rod end [replacement advised]

rear wiper split

srs light illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,673 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,028 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

excess hand brake lever travel @ 13 notches but not coming to stop.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

excess hand brake lever travel @ 13 notches but not coming to stop.

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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LG05 LDA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LG05 LDA, 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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LG05 LDA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 LDA safe to buy?

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