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KE06 LYO

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

43,345 mi
Last recorded43,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 LYO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 43,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 43,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

centre & rear exhaust section corroded & blowing (leaking)

front driveshaft both side outer gaiter cracked & perished.

steering rack gaiter both side oily.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,475 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 39,700 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play insure bolts lose (1.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,215 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,632 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 34,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 34,587 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 32,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,874 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 30,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 28,684 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 28,684 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,554 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 17,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 13,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,962 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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KE06 LYO is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 41,526 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 KE06 LYO, 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 20 years old, this Rover 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE06 LYO registered?

KE06 LYO is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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