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LJ55 DLY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 60,283 miles

Centre brake light DISCONNECTED at time of test.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2025 60,283 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 55,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 36,247 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Fail 3 Dec 2018 36,247 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 26,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,069 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,381 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 DLY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

LJ55 DLY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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