2005 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · YA05 UOO
2005 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 97,492 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 UOO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2022
- 97,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 UOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 25 (YA05 UOO) between February 2008 and August 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
YA05 UOO Mileage History
- 22/02/200812,278 mi
- 16/03/200922,628 mi+10,350 mi
- 26/03/201028,547 mi+5,919 mi
- 26/03/201028,547 mi
- 25/03/201134,972 mi+6,425 mi
- 26/03/201244,124 mi+9,152 mi
- 25/03/201351,477 mi+7,353 mi
- 25/03/201351,477 mi
- 24/03/201458,384 mi+6,907 mi
- 16/03/201562,719 mi+4,335 mi
- 16/03/201562,719 mi
- 21/03/201670,989 mi+8,270 mi
- 22/03/201671,014 mi+25 mi
- 20/04/201776,842 mi+5,828 mi
- 02/05/201881,004 mi+4,162 mi
- 03/05/201881,004 mi
- 30/04/201985,351 mi+4,347 mi
- 13/08/202089,714 mi+4,363 mi
- 09/08/202192,316 mi+2,602 mi
- 09/08/202192,316 mi
- 01/08/202297,492 mi+5,176 mi
- 01/08/202297,492 mi
Average of roughly 5,902 miles per year across 22 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: 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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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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