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WJ55 DZA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DZA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,477 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both centre rubbers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

both centre exhaust mounting rubbers broken

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

power steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

power steering rack damp

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,770 miles

power steering rack damp

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,801 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,774 miles

Both steering rack gaiters appear slightly damp.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,144 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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WJ55 DZA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WJ55 DZA, 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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WJ55 DZA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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