2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BX05 AOU
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 41,158 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
BX05 AOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 41,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BX05 AOU Mileage History
- 21/09/202229,863 mi
- 13/09/202329,982 mi+119 mi
- 25/03/202430,206 mi+224 mi
- 27/02/202532,470 mi+2,264 mi
- 23/03/202641,158 mi+8,688 mi
Average of roughly 3,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BX05 AOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (BX05 AOU) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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