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DX55 GYY

2005 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 GYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,524 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 110,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 110,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,825 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 105,769 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,828 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 101,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 98,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,637 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes splitting slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust rear box

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2009 41,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front antiroll bar link bushes splitting slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust rear box

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,813 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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DX55 GYY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX55 GYY, 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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DX55 GYY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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