2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SP05 YDF
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/03/2005. Recorded mileage 110,784 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,784 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
SP05 YDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 110,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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.
SP05 YDF Mileage History
- 05/03/2024104,391 mi
- 17/03/2025106,804 mi+2,413 mi
- 20/03/2025106,807 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/2026110,774 mi+3,967 mi
- 26/03/2026110,784 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP05 YDF 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 (SP05 YDF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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