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DX55 HKM

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,477 mi
Last recorded114,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,477 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 114,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,791 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exaust cat rattling

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,817 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 HKM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

DX55 HKM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DX55 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 HKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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