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KW54 XSL

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,696 mi
Last recorded43,696 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 XSL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,696 miles

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

Rear axle bushes perished

steering rack misting of oil

Fail 27 Feb 2018 43,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear axle bushes perished

steering rack misting of oil

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,452 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 5 Mar 2014 28,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,355 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 20,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 1,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 7,629 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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KW54 XSL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KW54 XSL, 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 KW54 XSL registered?

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

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