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LX55 DXH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DXH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,003 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 58,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,856 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,685 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 38,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,064 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 22 Sep 2009 17,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,078 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,890 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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LX55 DXH 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX55 DXH, 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 LX55 DXH registered?

LX55 DXH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LX55 DXH safe to buy?

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