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DK55 JXF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 JXF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,380 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 103,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,572 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 83,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 83,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (product on the lens) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (within 12" of suspension mounting and seatbelt mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 41,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s screen wash inop (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,907 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 23,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 16,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 14,154 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges and started to crack.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,154 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges and started to crack.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,186 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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DK55 JXF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DK55 JXF, 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 DK55 JXF registered?

DK55 JXF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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