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PM54 SRM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,017 mi
Last recorded52,017 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM54 SRM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 49,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,589 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 41,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,762 miles

Centre exhaust corroded but still inadequate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 31,824 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,080 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2009 17,080 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,218 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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PM54 SRM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PM54 SRM, 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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What year was PM54 SRM registered?

PM54 SRM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is PM54 SRM safe to buy?

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