2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BD04 MBY
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 62,146 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
BD04 MBY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2016
- 62,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 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.
BD04 MBY Mileage History
- 01/05/200713,911 mi
- 01/05/200818,075 mi+4,164 mi
- 01/05/200923,523 mi+5,448 mi
- 19/05/201029,050 mi+5,527 mi
- 20/05/201029,050 mi
- 07/05/201134,596 mi+5,546 mi
- 17/05/201242,815 mi+8,219 mi
- 18/05/201242,815 mi
- 16/05/201352,890 mi+10,075 mi
- 09/05/201458,187 mi+5,297 mi
- 15/05/201559,879 mi+1,692 mi
- 14/03/201662,146 mi+2,267 mi
Average of roughly 5,438 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
BD04 MBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (BD04 MBY) between May 2007 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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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