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WK54 ZPZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 ZPZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 71,142 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 71,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,053 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 65,053 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,265 miles

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

corrosion forming n/s/r + o/s/r outter sills

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,937 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,074 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 44,074 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,987 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,745 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 8,727 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 8,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 8,036 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 7,439 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,505 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,446 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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WK54 ZPZ 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 82.6%.

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 WK54 ZPZ, 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 WK54 ZPZ registered?

WK54 ZPZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is WK54 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK54 ZPZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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