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KS54 WXU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 WXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 84,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 84,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,451 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 79,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel binding / tight to turn

Pass 11 Nov 2023 77,252 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 77,252 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT PULLING OUT (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Bottom of lamp moving (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,144 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 77,144 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,880 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 75,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,993 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,993 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,878 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 68,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust deterirated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,722 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,108 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,808 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,234 miles

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

nearside rear tyre appears to becoming mishaped in tread area

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 WXU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WXU, 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 KS54 WXU registered?

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

Is KS54 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 WXU shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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