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KR05 XXC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,759 mi
Last recorded91,759 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 91,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,855 miles

Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 90,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 88,727 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 88,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,692 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box front mount rubber slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall showing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,016 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,789 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 81,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,736 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,362 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,362 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 70,506 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 70,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,933 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,692 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,100 miles

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

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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KR05 XXC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KR05 XXC, 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 KR05 XXC registered?

KR05 XXC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is KR05 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 XXC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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