2004 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · RE04 UOU
2004 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2004. Recorded mileage 142,067 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,067 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
RE04 UOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 142,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
RE04 UOU Mileage History
- 01/09/2021135,671 mi
- 01/09/2021135,671 mi
- 29/09/2022139,982 mi+4,311 mi
- 19/06/2024142,067 mi+2,085 mi
- 19/06/2024142,067 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE04 UOU 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 (RE04 UOU) between September 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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