2004 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · VF53 BNJ
2004 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2004. Recorded mileage 55,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
VF53 BNJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2013
- 55,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VF53 BNJ Mileage History
- 13/07/200730,063 mi
- 13/07/200730,063 mi
- 07/11/200836,645 mi+6,582 mi
- 06/11/200942,397 mi+5,752 mi
- 08/11/201046,259 mi+3,862 mi
- 04/11/201150,557 mi+4,298 mi
- 05/11/201254,094 mi+3,537 mi
- 05/11/201254,095 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/201355,849 mi+1,754 mi
- 04/11/201355,849 mi
Average of roughly 4,084 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
VF53 BNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (VF53 BNJ) between July 2007 and November 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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