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SF05 UXM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,236 mi
Last recorded66,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,415 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 58,415 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,131 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 33,432 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,302 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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SF05 UXM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SF05 UXM, 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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SF05 UXM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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