2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SH04 DXB
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 63,558 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH04 DXB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 63,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH04 DXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (SH04 DXB) between April 2007 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
SH04 DXB Mileage History
- 04/04/200713,359 mi
- 11/04/200818,926 mi+5,567 mi
- 11/04/200818,926 mi
- 10/04/200923,219 mi+4,293 mi
- 07/04/201029,351 mi+6,132 mi
- 04/04/201133,963 mi+4,612 mi
- 04/04/201133,963 mi
- 10/04/201238,841 mi+4,878 mi
- 10/04/201238,843 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/201341,606 mi+2,763 mi
- 11/04/201341,606 mi
- 09/04/201443,069 mi+1,463 mi
- 09/04/201443,069 mi
- 09/04/201544,945 mi+1,876 mi
- 12/04/201645,529 mi+584 mi
- 14/03/201748,524 mi+2,995 mi
- 14/03/201748,524 mi
- 06/04/201851,001 mi+2,477 mi
- 26/03/201952,659 mi+1,658 mi
- 04/09/202054,517 mi+1,858 mi
- 04/09/202054,517 mi
- 24/08/202154,958 mi+441 mi
- 26/08/202256,690 mi+1,732 mi
- 05/09/202359,265 mi+2,575 mi
- 03/09/202461,496 mi+2,231 mi
- 04/09/202563,558 mi+2,062 mi
Average of roughly 2,725 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- 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 FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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