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KY05 PLX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,640 mi
Last recorded59,640 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 PLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,640 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,630 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,940 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,897 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,530 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,697 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 16,430 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,430 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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KY05 PLX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY05 PLX, 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 KY05 PLX registered?

KY05 PLX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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