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LD54 SUX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 SUX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,161 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,759 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides side mirrors damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,757 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides side mirrors damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,921 miles

Nearside side mirror damaged

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 64,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,405 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,405 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,055 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres both sides deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2017 61,050 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres both sides deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,649 miles

Nearside Oil leak steering rack slight leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,499 miles

childseat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,517 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s steering rack gator damp

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,670 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,670 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,394 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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LD54 SUX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD54 SUX, 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 LD54 SUX registered?

LD54 SUX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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