2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AU05 LSD
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 86,375 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AU05 LSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 86,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AU05 LSD Mileage History
- 08/11/202178,428 mi
- 19/10/202282,409 mi+3,981 mi
- 19/10/202282,409 mi
- 27/09/202386,268 mi+3,859 mi
- 11/10/202386,375 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 4,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AU05 LSD 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 (AU05 LSD) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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