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LV05 UYP

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,287 mi
Last recorded44,287 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,287 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,208 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 40,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,011 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,341 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 25,341 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,403 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 8,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,986 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 UYP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

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

Is LV05 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 UYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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