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LT05 XVV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,124 miles

both front wiper slightly smeering

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 29 May 2014 41,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,774 miles

Airbag warning light staying on

Slight play in o/s track rod end ball joint

Windscreen lightly scratched on drivers side

Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,181 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 May 2008 17,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,581 miles

Nearside 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 XVV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

LT05 XVV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is LT05 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 XVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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