CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX05 KPJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,158 mi
Last recorded23,158 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationYX05 KPJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
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

17 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 23,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2025 18,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 12,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 6,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 4,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 2,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 2,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 2,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 2,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 2,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 2,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 2,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,994 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

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

YX05 KPJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX05 KPJ, 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 YX05 KPJ?

You can check the full history of YX05 KPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX05 KPJ registered?

YX05 KPJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is YX05 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 KPJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX05 KPJ 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 YX05 KPJ. 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.