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KX54 RYK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,883 mi
Last recorded98,883 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 RYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,864 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 98,864 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 98,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 98,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,699 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,929 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,731 miles

handbrake travel

rear bumper loose

Fail 27 Jul 2018 89,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

handbrake travel

rear bumper loose

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,072 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,642 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear tyres of different size but same across an axle.

n/s headlamp beam image poor

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres of different size but same across an axle.

n/s headlamp beam image poor

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 29 May 2014 65,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres of different size but same across an axle

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

o/s and n/s cv boots cracking

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 28 May 2014 65,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres of different size but same across an axle

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

o/s and n/s cv boots cracking

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 15 May 2013 56,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,730 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 35,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,853 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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KX54 RYK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KX54 RYK, 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 KX54 RYK registered?

KX54 RYK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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