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LT05 KMX

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KMX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,384 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres close to legal limit.

Advise rear exhaust has slight blow.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,783 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 92,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,275 miles

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on in dash

Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine light on in dash

Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery inseacure

Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery inseacure

no srs light

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,721 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,922 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,190 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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LT05 KMX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 KMX, 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 LT05 KMX registered?

LT05 KMX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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