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LX05 YLW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,996 mi
Last recorded55,996 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YLW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,623 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,221 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise long travel on handbrake

advise nsr tyre perishing and starting to wear low

advise opaque marks in screen

Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,696 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre on limit os/rear tyre very poor poor repair to rear box

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,528 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 YLW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

LX05 YLW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LX05 YLW safe to buy?

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