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DX55 HLE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,608 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 508,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre detriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre detriorating

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,445 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 1,330 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 HLE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

DX55 HLE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is DX55 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 HLE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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