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KX56 KXM

2006 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 KXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush's worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip top right (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,061 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 126,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,055 miles

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

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,569 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,248 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,757 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding.

Front brake discs lipped.

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge + nail in tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,059 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside C V boot perish cracking in areas

nearside rear tyre has edge wear

offside rear tyre perish cracking at inside rim join areas

Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,855 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside C V boot perish cracking in areas

nearside rear tyre has edge wear

offside rear tyre perish cracking at inside rim join areas

rear brakes imbalance is 28%

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,156 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,807 miles

SRS light lit on dashboard

auxilary drive belt cracking

both sides rear tyres 3mm tread depths

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer tips of shoulders, and 2mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn shoulders

parking brake lever as long travel, but as some reserve travel left

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,435 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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KX56 KXM is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 41,526 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 KX56 KXM, 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 20 years old, this Rover 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX56 KXM registered?

KX56 KXM is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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