2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · LD54 STZ
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 37,866 miles. MOT valid until 30/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LD54 STZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 37,866 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: Good
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.
LD54 STZ Mileage History
- 28/12/202235,840 mi
- 27/12/202336,025 mi+185 mi
- 31/01/202536,527 mi+502 mi
- 31/01/202536,527 mi
- 31/01/202637,866 mi+1,339 mi
Average of roughly 655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD54 STZ 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 (LD54 STZ) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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