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LJ05 PDV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,667 mi
Last recorded37,667 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 37,667 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2020 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,712 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 19,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,058 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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LJ05 PDV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ05 PDV, 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 LJ05 PDV registered?

LJ05 PDV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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