2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · DX55 HLF
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2005. Recorded mileage 102,485 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DX55 HLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2024
- 102,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DX55 HLF Mileage History
- 19/10/202297,251 mi
- 31/10/202297,251 mi
- 18/10/202399,735 mi+2,484 mi
- 01/11/202399,750 mi+15 mi
- 08/10/2024102,485 mi+2,735 mi
Average of roughly 2,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX55 HLF 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 (DX55 HLF) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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