2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KP54 DOU
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/01/2005. Recorded mileage 75,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,511 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.
KP54 DOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2025
- 75,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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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KP54 DOU Mileage History
- 21/02/202258,906 mi
- 14/02/202363,729 mi+4,823 mi
- 26/01/202469,713 mi+5,984 mi
- 14/01/202575,511 mi+5,798 mi
Average of roughly 5,733 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KP54 DOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (KP54 DOU) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 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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