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LX05 YKM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,038 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,463 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 23,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Offside front tyre cracking/perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,992 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread depth.

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,322 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the trad that reaches the cords that is just under the requirements

Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,945 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 11,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YKM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX05 YKM, 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 LX05 YKM registered?

LX05 YKM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 YKM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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