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LJ55 GYZ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 105,104 miles

slight oil leak

steering rack slightly damp and slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,170 miles

offside front brake slight binding

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,043 miles

steering rack slightly damp and slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,613 miles

auxillary belt starting to perish

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

offside front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,817 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

rear screen wash not working

Pass 5 Jul 2014 75,188 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots light perishing

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper/ washer not working

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,986 miles

both front sidelamp bulbs starting to discolour

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to split/ wear

front outer driveshaft boots light perishing

offside rear axle mounting starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,737 miles

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to split/ wear

nearside front sidelamp bulb starting to discolour

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,668 miles

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

offside front steering rack slight play

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ wear

Fail 19 Jul 2011 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

offside front steering rack slight play

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ wear

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,104 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 GYZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ registered?

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

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