CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU05 ODX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,958 mi
Last recorded155,958 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ODX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 139,451 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 139,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,693 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 114,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,978 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses scratched.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,767 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Light misting of oil on steering rack fluid pipe fitting.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox oil leak

Light misting of oil on steering rack fluid pipe fitting.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,735 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,905 miles

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU05 ODX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU05 ODX, 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 VU05 ODX?

You can check the full history of VU05 ODX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU05 ODX registered?

VU05 ODX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ODX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU05 ODX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU05 ODX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.