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PN05 CWA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,507 mi
Last recorded107,507 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 CWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 107,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fan belt perished

Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fan belt perished

Pass 12 Apr 2025 103,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 103,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 101,994 miles

BODY CORRODED

SILLS & DOORS CORRODED

SUB FRAMES CORRODED

WINGS CORRODED

Fail 1 May 2024 101,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

BODY CORRODED

SILLS & DOORS CORRODED

SUB FRAMES CORRODED

WINGS CORRODED

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 98,658 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,407 miles

BOTH CV BOOTS PERISHED

REAR AXEL & MOUNTS CORRODED

REAR AXEL BUSHES PERISHED

TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT

Fail 30 Mar 2022 93,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear axel buses perished

rear axel corroded & mounts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,628 miles

Tyre slightly damaged ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 90,259 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

abs rings

Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

abs rings

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,542 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

eml light on dash

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount rough (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

eml light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,813 miles

offside top mount slightly rough and jumping

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,409 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 38,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,450 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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PN05 CWA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PN05 CWA, 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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PN05 CWA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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