2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W561 DBW
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 49,325 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W561 DBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 49,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
W561 DBW Mileage History
- 26/03/202446,653 mi
- 27/03/202548,014 mi+1,361 mi
- 28/03/202548,014 mi
- 09/04/202649,324 mi+1,310 mi
- 14/04/202649,325 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W561 DBW 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 (W561 DBW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (W561 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as W561DBW.
SKODA
FABIA
CITROEN
DISPATCH
YAMAHA
FZS600
HONDA
CBR1100X-2
MAZDA
MX-5
FORD
FOCUS
HONDA
CR-V
SUZUKI
JIMNY
DAIHATSU
FOURTRAK
NISSAN
PICKUP
MERCEDES-BENZ
S-Class
LEXUS
GS300
ROVER 25 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.