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WK05 EET

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

47,014 mi
Last recorded47,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 EET
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,014 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 47,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 46,167 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,868 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil pressure switch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seats down / unable to inspect all rear seatbelts

Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,867 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil pressure switch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seats down / unable to inspect all rear seatbelts

oil filter corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,996 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 43,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,987 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

washer fitted in reverse

Fail 18 Sep 2020 42,987 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No image on both (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer fitted in reverse

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,162 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury hinges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi braking up (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 42,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury hinges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi braking up (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 41,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed because off cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed because off cracking in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,638 miles

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

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

tyres deteriorated (all

Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

tyres deteriorated (all

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,854 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 38,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

steering gaiters twisted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bracing bar in engine bay corroded

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bracing bar in engine bay corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,494 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,454 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,910 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 17,574 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,574 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2009 14,018 miles

engine oil level near min mark

Pass 23 May 2008 10,773 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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WK05 EET is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WK05 EET, 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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WK05 EET is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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