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YL05 XOV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,419 mi
Last recorded36,419 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XOV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,419 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 24,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55v15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,429 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 15,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,096 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,355 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 13,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 7,335 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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YL05 XOV 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 YL05 XOV, 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 YL05 XOV registered?

YL05 XOV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YL05 XOV safe to buy?

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