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RX06 LNU

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,983 mi
Last recorded35,983 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 LNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 35,270 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 32,927 miles

Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ends of both rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car corroding towards rear

Pass 24 May 2023 32,280 miles

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiter inner ends (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode,towards rear

Pass 24 May 2022 31,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 30,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 29,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 27,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 26,693 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 26,683 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 25,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 23,649 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,103 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,252 miles

power steering fluid around nsf rack gaitor not excesively leaking

Fail 8 May 2012 16,252 miles

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

power steering fluid around nsf rack gaitor not excesively leaking

Pass 19 May 2011 14,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 12,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,209 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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RX06 LNU is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 41,526 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 RX06 LNU, 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 20 years old, this Rover 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX06 LNU registered?

RX06 LNU is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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