2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · FN05 YVR
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 51,534 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,534 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.
FN05 YVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 51,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FN05 YVR Mileage History
- 21/02/202442,953 mi
- 27/01/202543,481 mi+528 mi
- 07/02/202543,481 mi
- 19/01/202651,534 mi+8,053 mi
- 19/01/202651,534 mi
Average of roughly 4,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN05 YVR 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 (FN05 YVR) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Central Front Inner Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
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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