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RX55 UWW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,705 mi
Last recorded56,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,936 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,460 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 37,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,488 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 28,645 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2018 28,645 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2017 26,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 24,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 22,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,136 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 13 Nov 2013 20,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,266 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 16,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,191 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 UWW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RX55 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

RX55 UWW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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