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WU05 DMO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,597 mi
Last recorded55,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,664 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,399 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 DMO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU05 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

WU05 DMO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is WU05 DMO safe to buy?

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