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LG05 LFA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,593 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 66,593 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,435 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,454 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Nov 2015 56,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2010 35,731 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,654 miles

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 LFA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG05 LFA, 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 LG05 LFA registered?

LG05 LFA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LG05 LFA safe to buy?

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