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VU06 XCE

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,507 mi
Last recorded24,507 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 24,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 23,835 miles

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2024 23,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 22,082 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished and worn low 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not tested (inaccessible)

Fail 2 Sep 2023 22,082 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished and worn low 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not tested (inaccessible)

Pass 11 Apr 2022 21,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,774 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 15,546 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2018 15,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 9,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 9,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 5,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 4,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 3,277 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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VU06 XCE is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU06 XCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 XCE registered?

VU06 XCE is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is VU06 XCE safe to buy?

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