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DA54 NXX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,630 mi
Last recorded47,630 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 NXX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 47,630 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2016 47,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 43,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,094 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 40,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,575 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 32,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,967 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 20,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,780 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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DA54 NXX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA54 NXX, 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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DA54 NXX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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