2005 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · WF54 WMD
2005 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/01/2005. Recorded mileage 81,883 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
WF54 WMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2025
- 81,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
WF54 WMD Mileage History
- 26/01/202377,822 mi
- 27/01/202377,824 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/202479,608 mi+1,784 mi
- 30/01/202479,610 mi+2 mi
- 23/01/202581,883 mi+2,273 mi
Average of roughly 2,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF54 WMD 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 (WF54 WMD) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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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