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KR54 XYB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,418 mi
Last recorded74,418 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 XYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,274 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 62,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,386 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 54,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,160 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall lightly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,242 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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KR54 XYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KR54 XYB, 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 KR54 XYB registered?

KR54 XYB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is KR54 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 XYB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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