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KW54 XSK

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XSK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,291 miles

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

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

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

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed rear tail hinges split (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 73,291 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed rear tail hinges split (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 71,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,669 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 66,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,888 miles

front brakes worn.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 63,888 miles

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

front brakes worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,065 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 26 Jul 2016 59,940 miles

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

slight blow rear exhaust.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,918 miles

front tyres low on tread.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,917 miles

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

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

front tyres low on tread.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,107 miles

washer switch worn.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,107 miles

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

washer switch worn.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,884 miles

handbrake has long travel slight wear on outer edge of tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 38,884 miles

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

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

handbrake has long travel slight wear on outer edge of tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,075 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,488 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2008 21,488 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

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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KW54 XSK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KW54 XSK, 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 KW54 XSK registered?

KW54 XSK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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