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LJ55 GYT

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,215 mi
Last recorded74,215 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GYT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,215 miles

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

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front head lamp slight loose

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,781 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light slight loose

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,340 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 67,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LOW

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both reg. plates front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,857 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 59,854 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO, HC, LAMBA reading high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,195 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack assembly (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,557 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,190 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,310 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 GYT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

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

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