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SX55 DBU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

213,370 mi
Last recorded213,370 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 DBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 213,370 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 213,368 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 190,849 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 190,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 171,796 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 171,674 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 152,299 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 152,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 112,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 112,944 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2010 93,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,885 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,172 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SX55 DBU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SX55 DBU, 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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SX55 DBU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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