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LT05 XVP

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,416 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,072 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 78,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare tyre fitted (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,332 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,063 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 58,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,354 miles

Near side & off side rear tyres wearing low and showing cracks

Near side front fog light inop

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,786 miles

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

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 XVP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT05 XVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT05 XVP registered?

LT05 XVP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LT05 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 XVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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