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KS54 NLD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,134 mi
Last recorded126,134 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 NLD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 98,010 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,345 miles

Cannot Check O/S/R And Centre Seatbelts Due To Dog Cage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe To Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Up Side Of Fuel Tank ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrectly Located (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Cannot Check O/S/R And Centre Seatbelts Due To Dog Cage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe To Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Up Side Of Fuel Tank ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,953 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 60,953 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,703 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,021 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,021 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,387 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,913 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,757 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 16,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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KS54 NLD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KS54 NLD, 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 KS54 NLD registered?

KS54 NLD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is KS54 NLD safe to buy?

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