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AF05 UHD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UHD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,080 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2025 73,079 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight exhaust blow

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,172 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,561 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 64,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,502 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,955 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 52,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,672 miles

All tyres have age related deteriation perishing, cracks etc

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2012 43,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracked and perished 185-55-15V both rear tyres very slightly cracked

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Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,040 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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AF05 UHD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 UHD, 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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AF05 UHD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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