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KE55 FZD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 FZD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has seepage of grease

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive NSF steering gaiter covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF headlamp lens starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive OSF outer CV boot and ABS ring covered in grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 84,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF tyre has a crack in sidewall exposing cordage (205/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive NSF steering gaiter covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF headlamp lens starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive OSF outer CV boot and ABS ring covered in grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiper arms catching on bonnet when opening bonnet, arms not fully tight (PRS)

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,770 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,458 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 28 May 2019 70,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 70,805 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 67,875 miles

Both Rear Axle Bush's Deteriorated resulting in slight play

Corrosion to Various Components of Underside

Front Brake Ferrules have Slight Corrosion

Slight Exhaust Blow from Centre / Rear Joint

Pass 25 May 2017 63,704 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 63,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 60,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 May 2016 60,955 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 58,173 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 54,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 51,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,797 miles

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

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

park brake lever travel high

Fail 26 May 2011 48,792 miles

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

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

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

park brake lever travel high

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,526 miles

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

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,871 miles

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

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

damage to offside front off car

front pads worn low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,871 miles

damage to offside front off car

front pads worn low

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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KE55 FZD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 KE55 FZD, 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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KE55 FZD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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