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RJ05 UTO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,289 mi
Last recorded170,289 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UTO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 170,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

none standard exhaust fitted noisy but not excessive

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2026 170,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

none standard exhaust fitted noisy but not excessive

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2025 164,710 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 164,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear silencer weak and corroded

both front tyres 3mm and worn low on edges

both rear wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 157,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 149,679 miles

Heat shield insecure front

Heat shield insecure rear

Pass 9 Mar 2022 143,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,401 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 138,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 135,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,090 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,703 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,703 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 77,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,655 miles

stone chip in screen just outside swept area

Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

stone chip in screen just outside swept area

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,392 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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RJ05 UTO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJ05 UTO, 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 RJ05 UTO registered?

RJ05 UTO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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