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SD05 KWV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 KWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill soft

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,879 miles

Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,879 miles

Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding o/s rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feening n/s rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding o/s rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feening n/s rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,468 miles

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,324 miles

power steering damp

Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,324 miles

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

power steering damp

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,762 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SD05 KWV 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 73.7%.

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 SD05 KWV, 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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SD05 KWV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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