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SL05 LUD

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LUD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,818 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f cv gator clip insecure

o/s/f cv gator clip insecure

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f cv gator clip insecure

o/s/f cv gator clip insecure

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,828 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,614 miles

offside top strut bearing slight judder

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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SL05 LUD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL05 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL05 LUD registered?

SL05 LUD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SL05 LUD safe to buy?

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