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PX05 UVD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,393 mi
Last recorded96,393 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 UVD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,393 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,195 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 94,195 miles

Fuel tank leaking due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,144 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,682 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also centre badly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 90,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,547 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,322 miles

fan belt cracked

nearside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,579 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 32,810 miles

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

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

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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PX05 UVD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX05 UVD, 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 PX05 UVD registered?

PX05 UVD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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