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LV05 HGU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 HGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 62,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 42,629 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Slight oil weep from steering rack.

Slight sideways movement in handbrake lever.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 42,629 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Slight oil weep from steering rack.

Slight sideways movement in handbrake lever.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,483 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 40,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,780 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,694 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,860 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 HGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HGU, 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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LV05 HGU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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