2005 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · BX05 LLG
2005 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 131,804 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
BX05 LLG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 131,804 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: 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.
BX05 LLG Mileage History
- 25/01/2022127,266 mi
- 26/01/2023129,625 mi+2,359 mi
- 26/01/2024131,804 mi+2,179 mi
Average of roughly 2,268 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BX05 LLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (BX05 LLG) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 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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