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VU05 ODK

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ODK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 90,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,482 miles

Oil leak filter ()

rear wiper missing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,149 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,426 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,301 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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VU05 ODK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VU05 ODK, 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 VU05 ODK?

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What year was VU05 ODK registered?

VU05 ODK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 ODK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ODK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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