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WJ05 LPU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,859 mi
Last recorded128,859 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 128,859 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,717 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,739 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,382 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 59,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,132 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,493 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,801 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 17,801 miles

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

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

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 LPU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ05 LPU, 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 WJ05 LPU registered?

WJ05 LPU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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