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DX55 HKE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,830 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,187 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

battery loose in tray

oil level low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,629 miles

Childseat fitted restricting proper inspection of seatbelt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,421 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,329 miles

deterioration in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,329 miles

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

deterioration in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,504 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,633 miles

power steering rack has oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,148 miles

nearside front brake disc outer face pitted

offside front tyre getting low on tread

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 HKE 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 76.9%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

DX55 HKE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is DX55 HKE safe to buy?

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