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WU05 DLE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,140 mi
Last recorded56,140 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 56,130 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 51,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 48,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,365 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,164 miles

slight corrosion centre exhaust section

Fail 12 Aug 2014 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion centre exhaust section

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,599 miles

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

both front wipers torn

slight corrosion centre exhaust pipe

Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wipers torn

slight corrosion centre exhaust pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,215 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

cracks in drivebelts

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,554 miles

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

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

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

cracks in power steering belt

Fail 11 Aug 2010 30,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

cracks in power steering belt

Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,778 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 DLE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

WU05 DLE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is WU05 DLE safe to buy?

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