2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · DG04 MLJ
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 53,639 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,639 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
DG04 MLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 53,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
DG04 MLJ Mileage History
- 01/09/202248,818 mi
- 17/08/202350,442 mi+1,624 mi
- 18/08/202350,442 mi
- 15/08/202452,023 mi+1,581 mi
- 14/08/202553,639 mi+1,616 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG04 MLJ 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 (DG04 MLJ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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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