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LJ55 GZL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,318 mi
Last recorded53,318 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,318 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 53,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,146 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 51,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,077 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 49,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,289 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 45,543 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,210 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,773 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 42,773 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door exterior handle loose

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,072 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,193 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,810 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 18,810 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,162 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 GZL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

LJ55 GZL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 GZL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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