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AE05 URH

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,924 mi
Last recorded86,924 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 URH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 86,924 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

none standard exhaust fitted noise but not excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2026 86,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

none standard exhaust fitted noise but not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2025 86,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 74,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Couldn't gain access to load area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around PAS pipes/rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes squeal in operation

Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Couldn't gain access to load area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around PAS pipes/rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes squeal in operation

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,433 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed/poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp patterns very high

washer aims high

Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,433 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed/cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed/poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp patterns very high

washer aims high

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 46,128 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering has play at fixing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,553 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,980 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,014 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,682 miles

stone chip in near side of screen

Fail 20 Jul 2011 27,682 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

stone chip in near side of screen

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,263 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AE05 URH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 URH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 URH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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