2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · DF05 AAK
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 76,584 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
DF05 AAK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 76,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
DF05 AAK Mileage History
- 06/07/202276,580 mi
- 06/07/202276,584 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,204 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DF05 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (DF05 AAK) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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