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WG54 DHA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DHA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 86,197 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 86,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

failed emissions test

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,876 miles

Centre Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

n/s and o/s front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 55,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,851 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,540 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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WG54 DHA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG54 DHA, 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 WG54 DHA registered?

WG54 DHA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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