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WX05 NLL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,976 mi
Last recorded56,976 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 NLL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 56,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,489 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 42,523 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 32,207 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 32,042 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 25,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 20,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,430 miles

wipers not working on intermitent

Fail 20 Dec 2012 19,416 miles

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

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

wipers not working on intermitent

Pass 19 Dec 2011 14,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 9,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 6,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,381 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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WX05 NLL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WX05 NLL, 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 WX05 NLL registered?

WX05 NLL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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