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S8 DLB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DLB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 135,017 miles

e m light on x2

Fail 15 Dec 2025 135,017 miles

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

e m light on x2

Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,521 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,078 miles

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

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

e m light on

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,224 miles

EML on indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,903 miles

x2 child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,828 miles

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,987 miles

centre high level stop light not working may be disconnected

front wiper blades worn

small stone chips in screen

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,959 miles

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

centre high level stop light not working may be disconnected

front wiper blades worn

small stone chips in screen

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,311 miles

high level stop light not working / not connected

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,172 miles

aux belt perrished

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots perrished

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

aux belt perrished

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,979 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

aux belt perrished

n/s track rod end worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,120 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)

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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S8 DLB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S8 DLB, 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 S8 DLB registered?

S8 DLB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is S8 DLB safe to buy?

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