MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Engine light on during test. (fail under pending legaslation)
Front Fog lights not working
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Engine light on during test. (fail under pending legaslation)
Front Fog lights not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine management light is on
handbrake lever has slight travel
screw found in the offside rear tyre
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
clutch pedal rubber missing
handbrake requires adjustment
air freshener removed for test
both front anti roll bar link rubbers age cracking
both outer cv gaitors age cracking
darker than standard tints fitted to windows
louder than standard exhaust fitted
unable to check rear boot fully due to sub and amp fitted
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
air freshener removed for test
both front anti roll bar link rubbers age cracking
both outer cv gaitors age cracking
darker than standard tints fitted to windows
louder than standard exhaust fitted
unable to check rear boot fully due to sub and amp fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VK05 KZR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VK05 KZR, 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
How do I check the history of VK05 KZR?
You can check the full history of VK05 KZR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VK05 KZR registered?
VK05 KZR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is VK05 KZR safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 KZR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VK05 KZR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK05 KZR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.