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AU05 JYA

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,428 mi
Last recorded35,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 35,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 21,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 19,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,743 miles

advise small splits in front wipers

Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,088 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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AU05 JYA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU05 JYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 JYA registered?

AU05 JYA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is AU05 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 JYA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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