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LJ55 DKO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 DKO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 86,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 May 2016 86,000 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2015 77,298 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,817 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 May 2013 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,265 miles

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Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,587 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,858 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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LJ55 DKO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ55 DKO, 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 LJ55 DKO registered?

LJ55 DKO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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