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YJ55 LBU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,764 mi
Last recorded56,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 56,764 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 56,754 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,257 miles

Nearside Front Slight dent on front bumper.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,092 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall but not reached cords

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,899 miles

off side front tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 33,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,706 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 20,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,059 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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YJ55 LBU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ55 LBU, 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 YJ55 LBU registered?

YJ55 LBU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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