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PX05 WDV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,700 mi
Last recorded74,700 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack housing ? please keep fluid checked (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 73,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box around pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 69,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,058 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 67,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Emissions not tested due to fan belt breaking up (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wiper blade rubbers are seperating from the arm. Still cleaning screen efficently.

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2014 58,877 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 55,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,946 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 49,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 42,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,889 miles

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 WDV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX05 WDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 WDV registered?

PX05 WDV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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