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PX05 WEO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,653 mi
Last recorded60,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 60,653 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 60,653 miles

Fuel hose leaking TO TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear MIRROR GLASS MISSING (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,956 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 47,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,556 miles

oil leak from the rocker cover gasket

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,895 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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PX05 WEO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

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

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The MOT history for PX05 WEO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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