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AU05 LXN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LXN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,870 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,154 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,796 miles

off side front tyre tread wearing on inner rdge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,907 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 26,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,277 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 23,277 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,604 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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AU05 LXN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU05 LXN, 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

How do I check the history of AU05 LXN?

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What year was AU05 LXN registered?

AU05 LXN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AU05 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LXN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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