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RX55 LJU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 81,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,019 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,103 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering drive belt deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2009 10,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,287 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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RX55 LJU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX55 LJU, 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 RX55 LJU registered?

RX55 LJU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is RX55 LJU safe to buy?

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