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YN55 UZJ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 115,290 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 111,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corrdred

Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,363 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 103,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,863 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 98,863 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,221 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,019 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 87,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 79,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,220 miles

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

two of five rubber exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,607 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,584 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,205 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 24,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 13,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YN55 UZJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN55 UZJ, 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 YN55 UZJ registered?

YN55 UZJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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