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DK55 LUO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,180 mi
Last recorded30,180 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 LUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 30,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 23,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 16,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 16,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 15,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 15,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 15,544 miles

small splits on the ends of wiper blades

Pass 8 Nov 2017 15,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 14,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres on 3mm

power steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,893 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,678 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,428 miles

adjustment to park brake lever travel advised

sump plug gasket seeping oil

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 LUO 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 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 DK55 LUO, 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 DK55 LUO registered?

DK55 LUO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DK55 LUO safe to buy?

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