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VN54 UZW

2005 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 144,059 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 144,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,516 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,901 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s front tyre appears to be under inflated

n/s front tyre is worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,883 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,794 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,115 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,271 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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VN54 UZW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN54 UZW, 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 VN54 UZW registered?

VN54 UZW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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