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NX05 LFJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,875 mi
Last recorded95,875 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 LFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (bald inner edge and starting to crack) (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 84,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 70,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 70,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,770 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 14,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,448 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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NX05 LFJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NX05 LFJ, 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 NX05 LFJ registered?

NX05 LFJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is NX05 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 LFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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