2005 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · RX55 OKW
2005 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 59,810 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX55 OKW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 59,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
RX55 OKW Mileage History
- 11/05/202254,023 mi
- 11/05/202356,412 mi+2,389 mi
- 04/06/202459,805 mi+3,393 mi
- 06/06/202459,810 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RX55 OKW 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 (RX55 OKW) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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