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WJ05 UPD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,812 mi
Last recorded56,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UPD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 50,449 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 45,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 31,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,290 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

different size tyres front to back 175 65 14, 185 55 15

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 18,803 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack at boot joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,223 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,814 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,881 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 4,662 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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WJ05 UPD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WJ05 UPD, 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 WJ05 UPD registered?

WJ05 UPD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is WJ05 UPD safe to buy?

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