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DX55 GZJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,622 mi
Last recorded48,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 GZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 48,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE & REAR (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 44,663 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,396 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 41,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,839 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 27,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,273 miles

exhaust rear section corroded [not blowing]

front no.plate marked

fuel tank beginning to corrode

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,155 miles

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

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 GZJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GZJ, 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 DX55 GZJ registered?

DX55 GZJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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