2000 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · W603 JBD
2000 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/04/2000. Recorded mileage 99,703 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1994cc
W603 JBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 99,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
W603 JBD Mileage History
- 05/04/202383,304 mi
- 04/04/202485,504 mi+2,200 mi
- 03/04/202590,849 mi+5,345 mi
- 03/04/202590,849 mi
- 08/04/202699,703 mi+8,854 mi
Average of roughly 5,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W603 JBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W603 JBD) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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.
- 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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