2005 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · BJ05 UOL
2005 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 87,381 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 UOL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 87,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 UOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (BJ05 UOL) between March 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BJ05 UOL Mileage History
- 28/03/200827,994 mi
- 25/03/200935,447 mi+7,453 mi
- 25/03/200935,447 mi
- 24/03/201043,494 mi+8,047 mi
- 21/03/201148,082 mi+4,588 mi
- 21/03/201148,082 mi
- 29/03/201253,030 mi+4,948 mi
- 29/03/201253,030 mi
- 21/02/201359,576 mi+6,546 mi
- 25/04/201470,667 mi+11,091 mi
- 26/04/201470,704 mi+37 mi
- 25/04/201579,208 mi+8,504 mi
- 28/04/201682,475 mi+3,267 mi
- 04/07/201783,766 mi+1,291 mi
- 03/07/201884,264 mi+498 mi
- 12/07/201884,271 mi+7 mi
- 28/06/201984,832 mi+561 mi
- 10/07/202085,461 mi+629 mi
- 12/10/202186,549 mi+1,088 mi
- 13/10/202287,381 mi+832 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 miles per year across 20 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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