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LX55 DXU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,101 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,027 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,579 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,967 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,794 miles

advise h/brake reqs adjustment

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges & low tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut offside front tyre not showing cord

Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advide offside front tyre worn outer edge

advise steering rack boot damp nearside

very stronge advise offside front tyre outer side wall has deep cuts

Fail 10 Feb 2010 14,523 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advide offside front tyre worn outer edge

advise steering rack boot damp nearside

very stronge advise offside front tyre outer side wall has deep cuts

Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise cut in nearside rear tyre

advise deep cuts in side wall on offside front tyre not showing any inner cord

advise steering rack damp on nearside gaiter

Fail 8 Sep 2008 10,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise cut in nearside rear tyre

advise deep cuts in side wall on offside front tyre not showing any inner cord

advise steering rack damp on nearside gaiter

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 DXU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

LX55 DXU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is LX55 DXU safe to buy?

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