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WJ05 WAO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,381 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 73,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,607 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,667 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,789 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,612 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 WAO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

WJ05 WAO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is WJ05 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 WAO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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