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YX05 JLO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 JLO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,521 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,075 miles

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

eml on

oil light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,065 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

oil light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,094 miles

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

oil light on.eml light on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,268 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,915 miles

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

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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YX05 JLO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX05 JLO, 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 YX05 JLO registered?

YX05 JLO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 JLO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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