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WU05 OCR

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,131 mi
Last recorded85,131 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OCR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,131 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 85,131 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,204 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,204 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,887 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 78,887 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,332 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,332 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,775 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,845 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,162 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 46,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,915 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,526 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,649 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 OCR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

WU05 OCR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WU05 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 OCR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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