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LX05 HJA

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,491 mi
Last recorded105,491 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HJA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall, marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 97,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,028 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,569 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,197 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,693 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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LX05 HJA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX05 HJA, 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 LX05 HJA registered?

LX05 HJA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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