2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · VO04 WPW
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 30,512 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VO04 WPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2025
- 30,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
VO04 WPW Mileage History
- 01/07/202227,717 mi
- 21/07/202328,511 mi+794 mi
- 24/07/202328,511 mi
- 29/07/202428,892 mi+381 mi
- 08/08/202530,512 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VO04 WPW 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 (VO04 WPW) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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