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WJ05 LPO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,023 mi
Last recorded41,023 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,876 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,401 miles

n/s rear rim slightly bent/front o/s anti roll bar link worn slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,611 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,365 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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WJ05 LPO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ05 LPO, 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 WJ05 LPO registered?

WJ05 LPO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 LPO safe to buy?

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