2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W453 KBJ
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 68,145 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W453 KBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 68,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W453 KBJ 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 2000 Rover 25 (W453 KBJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W453 KBJ Mileage History
- 10/03/202361,690 mi
- 06/03/202462,913 mi+1,223 mi
- 10/03/202565,387 mi+2,474 mi
- 28/03/202565,417 mi+30 mi
- 18/03/202668,145 mi+2,728 mi
Average of roughly 2,135 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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.
- 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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