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WJ05 LPZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LPZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear tyres perished n/s and o/s

Pass 3 May 2018 100,335 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,279 miles

oil leak

power steering pipes rusted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 97,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant low

oil leak

power steering pipes rusted

Pass 27 May 2016 95,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 95,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 92,191 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 85,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 77,022 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 71,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,048 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,281 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,483 miles

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

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

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 LPZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

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

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