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MX55 LVY

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,276 mi
Last recorded57,276 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 LVY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 57,276 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,308 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 49,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,632 miles

Nearside front trackrod end has slight play / Both front antiroll bar link bushes starting to seperate / All 4 tyres have light age related cracking + Starting to mishape / Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner + outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front trackrod end has slight play / Both front antiroll bar link bushes starting to seperate / All 4 tyres have light age related cracking + Starting to mishape / Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner + outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,314 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

excess travel in hand brake

Fail 13 Nov 2010 41,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake fluid level slightly low

excess travel in hand brake

Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,460 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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MX55 LVY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MX55 LVY, 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 MX55 LVY registered?

MX55 LVY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is MX55 LVY safe to buy?

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