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AU05 LXT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,373 mi
Last recorded35,373 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LXT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,676 miles

advise nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

advise nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in outer wall and a a nail in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,679 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 LXT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXT, 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 AU05 LXT registered?

AU05 LXT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is AU05 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LXT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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