Official DVLA Record

2004 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · PF04 XBU

PF04 XBU

2004 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2004. Recorded mileage 44,008 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 25
Year / Origin
2004 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (17/01/2016)
Recorded Mileage
44,008 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 17/01/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1588cc

PF04 XBU Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2015
  • 44,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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.

PF04 XBU Mileage History

  1. 19/07/200714,793 mi
  2. 23/07/200816,915 mi+2,122 mi
  3. 23/07/200816,915 mi
  4. 02/07/200918,943 mi+2,028 mi
  5. 19/07/201021,763 mi+2,820 mi
  6. 19/07/201021,763 mi
  7. 19/07/201125,188 mi+3,425 mi
  8. 19/07/201125,188 mi
  9. 19/07/201228,735 mi+3,547 mi
  10. 19/07/201228,735 mi
  11. 22/07/201331,998 mi+3,263 mi
  12. 22/07/201331,998 mi
  13. 17/07/201438,333 mi+6,335 mi
  14. 21/07/201544,008 mi+5,675 mi

Average of roughly 3,649 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

PF04 XBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 07:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (PF04 XBU) between July 2007 and July 2015.

The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 21 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.

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