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LX55 DXR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,174 mi
Last recorded44,174 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 44,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,946 miles

rack damp.slight rust on rear arches.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,980 miles

osf tyre worn on edge.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 34,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

gearbox has slight oil leak

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

o/s headlight bracket broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,779 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

gearbox has slight oil leak

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

o/s headlight bracket broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gator damp

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,191 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,783 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 5 Aug 2008 16,199 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 16,199 miles

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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LX55 DXR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX55 DXR, 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 LX55 DXR registered?

LX55 DXR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LX55 DXR safe to buy?

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