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WU54 JUA

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 94,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 80,792 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,628 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,611 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside steering rack damp

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,372 miles

nearside steering rack damp

Pass 27 Dec 2013 42,727 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK DAMP, ALSO GAITER CONTAMINATED.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING & CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front outer c v gaiters perishing.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front inner steering joint.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,170 miles

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

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

steering rack damp on n/s

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,829 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,829 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,666 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,241 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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WU54 JUA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WU54 JUA, 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

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What year was WU54 JUA registered?

WU54 JUA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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