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LV05 TUO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,687 mi
Last recorded133,687 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 130,206 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in window screen

Fail 9 Jul 2015 130,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in window screen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 117,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 117,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 113,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 103,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,627 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 44,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 44,710 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 TUO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

LV05 TUO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 TUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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