2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · OU54 POH
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 63,136 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU54 POH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 63,136 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.
OU54 POH 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 (OU54 POH) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
OU54 POH Mileage History
- 17/08/202252,613 mi
- 17/08/202356,169 mi+3,556 mi
- 12/08/202459,456 mi+3,287 mi
- 13/08/202563,136 mi+3,680 mi
Average of roughly 3,519 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- 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 FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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