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R25 TPD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,639 mi
Last recorded66,639 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 TPD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,639 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 64,040 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 61,919 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides - Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 61,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,329 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 61,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,292 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,696 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,928 miles

Slight sweat from steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,926 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight leak of fluid from near side of stteering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,656 miles

Slight leak of fluid from near side of stteering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,288 miles

Both wiper blades are perished

Front brake pads are 75% worn

NS track rod end is slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,149 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,071 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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R25 TPD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R25 TPD, 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 R25 TPD registered?

R25 TPD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is R25 TPD safe to buy?

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