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LV05 DGO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,430 mi
Last recorded45,430 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 45,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 43,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,893 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 32,823 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 16,211 miles

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

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

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

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,542 miles

rack and pinion slightly damp.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,272 miles

clutch is in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,432 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 DGO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DGO, 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 LV05 DGO registered?

LV05 DGO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LV05 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 DGO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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