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WU05 DKX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,255 mi
Last recorded71,255 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,255 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,351 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,351 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,712 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 57,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,966 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 55,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,078 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 54,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,493 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 51,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 46,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside seatbelt release operation.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,386 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,386 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 33,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,787 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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WU05 DKX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU05 DKX, 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 WU05 DKX registered?

WU05 DKX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is WU05 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 DKX shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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