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LV05 DFX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,553 mi
Last recorded29,553 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,062 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 25,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering arms

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,379 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,412 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,008 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Feb 2008 9,576 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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LV05 DFX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LV05 DFX, 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

How do I check the history of LV05 DFX?

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What year was LV05 DFX registered?

LV05 DFX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LV05 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 DFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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