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WJ05 UPT

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UPT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,112 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 90,111 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,529 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear end of sill getting rusty

Nearside Rear light damp and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both axle mountings getting rusty

head lining dropped

offside centre of sill getting rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2025 87,529 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear end of sill getting rusty

Nearside Rear light damp and cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both axle mountings getting rusty

head lining dropped

offside centre of sill getting rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges. Also thread depth on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges. Also thread depth on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,166 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,628 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

water leak

Fail 19 Mar 2022 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

water leak

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,868 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 61,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,948 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,700 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,362 miles

petrol tank getting rusty

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,248 miles

Center to rear exhaust flanges starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,509 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flanges starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,454 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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WJ05 UPT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UPT, 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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WJ05 UPT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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