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OU54 POH

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,143 mi
Last recorded67,143 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 POH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 67,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND FRONT FLEXY SPLITTING. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF IN TREAD. 175/65 14. FRONT TYRES FROM 2021. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. 175/65 14. REAR TYRES FROM 2019. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front wipers starting to smear across screen

Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,027 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,597 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre and tread worn below 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,671 miles

parking brake has high travel

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,937 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,897 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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OU54 POH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OU54 POH, 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

How do I check the history of OU54 POH?

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What year was OU54 POH registered?

OU54 POH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is OU54 POH safe to buy?

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