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WA05 ODL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,975 mi
Last recorded28,975 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 ODL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 28,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2026 28,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 28,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 28,120 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 27,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,363 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 27,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,837 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis brase heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 26,836 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis brase heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,876 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,159 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,245 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 20,245 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,930 miles

os headlight starting to fade

under bonnet surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,119 miles

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

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

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

offside front beam pattern poor but visible

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 7,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,213 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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WA05 ODL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WA05 ODL, 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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What year was WA05 ODL registered?

WA05 ODL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is WA05 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 ODL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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