2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WK54 XVC
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 60,050 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,050 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
WK54 XVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 60,050 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.
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.
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.
WK54 XVC Mileage History
- 28/09/202257,905 mi
- 25/09/202358,542 mi+637 mi
- 25/09/202459,234 mi+692 mi
- 30/09/202560,050 mi+816 mi
- 30/09/202560,050 mi
Average of roughly 714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WK54 XVC 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 (WK54 XVC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WK54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WK54XVC.
PIAGGIO
ZIP
PIAGGIO
PX 125
MOTO ROMA
BEE
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
HONDA
XR400
SACHS
MADASS
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
FIAT
CAMPER
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
CITROEN
BERLINGO