2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SL04 ZPE
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 83,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,405 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
SL04 ZPE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2013
- 83,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
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.
SL04 ZPE Mileage History
- 30/03/200731,718 mi
- 07/04/200840,025 mi+8,307 mi
- 19/05/200949,412 mi+9,387 mi
- 19/05/200949,412 mi
- 07/05/201056,803 mi+7,391 mi
- 01/04/201165,549 mi+8,746 mi
- 01/04/201165,549 mi
- 13/04/201274,891 mi+9,342 mi
- 13/04/201274,891 mi
- 12/04/201383,396 mi+8,505 mi
- 12/04/201383,405 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,560 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
SL04 ZPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (SL04 ZPE) between March 2007 and April 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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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