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WR54 CJE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,409 mi
Last recorded64,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 CJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,409 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 64,409 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 63,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 56,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,027 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,900 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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WR54 CJE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WR54 CJE, 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 WR54 CJE registered?

WR54 CJE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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