2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KV53 RCZ
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/01/2004. Recorded mileage 81,054 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,054 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
KV53 RCZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2023
- 81,054 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
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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.
KV53 RCZ Mileage History
- 16/09/202179,422 mi
- 02/09/202280,004 mi+582 mi
- 03/09/202280,004 mi
- 03/10/202381,054 mi+1,050 mi
Average of roughly 798 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KV53 RCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (KV53 RCZ) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 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.
- 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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