2004 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · BW53 YRL
2004 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2004. Recorded mileage 100,120 miles. MOT valid until 31/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,120 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
BW53 YRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 100,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
BW53 YRL Mileage History
- 17/01/202289,500 mi
- 17/01/202392,239 mi+2,739 mi
- 15/01/202494,293 mi+2,054 mi
- 15/01/202597,621 mi+3,328 mi
- 20/01/2026100,120 mi+2,499 mi
Average of roughly 2,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW53 YRL 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 2004 Rover 25 (BW53 YRL) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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