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DX55 HJU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,052 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing and cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure Loose on its mounting brackets (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing and cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Signs if perishing) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,420 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,786 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,601 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,282 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 HJU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX55 HJU, 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 DX55 HJU registered?

DX55 HJU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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