2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · MF05 OWZ
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 69,837 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF05 OWZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 69,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF05 OWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (MF05 OWZ) between March 2008 and February 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
MF05 OWZ Mileage History
- 04/03/20085,326 mi
- 24/03/20097,696 mi+2,370 mi
- 30/03/20109,564 mi+1,868 mi
- 25/03/201111,097 mi+1,533 mi
- 15/03/201212,587 mi+1,490 mi
- 15/03/201313,870 mi+1,283 mi
- 09/05/201314,258 mi+388 mi
- 09/05/201415,739 mi+1,481 mi
- 14/05/201516,819 mi+1,080 mi
- 09/11/201625,377 mi+8,558 mi
- 13/11/201733,527 mi+8,150 mi
- 12/11/201842,732 mi+9,205 mi
- 12/11/201842,734 mi+2 mi
- 25/11/201952,955 mi+10,221 mi
- 26/11/201952,955 mi
- 09/12/202056,829 mi+3,874 mi
- 09/12/202056,829 mi
- 01/12/202159,484 mi+2,655 mi
- 01/12/202159,484 mi
- 15/11/202263,675 mi+4,191 mi
- 07/02/202569,837 mi+6,162 mi
- 07/02/202569,837 mi
Average of roughly 3,810 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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 FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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