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NL05 XVC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper strut top bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jun 2016 122,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder worn

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,966 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 108,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 100,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,016 miles

coolant leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,870 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,397 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front windscreen has damage to lower part

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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NL05 XVC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL05 XVC, 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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NL05 XVC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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