2000 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · X578 NJB
2000 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 87,429 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X578 NJB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2010
- 87,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X578 NJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (X578 NJB) between April 2007 and April 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2010 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
X578 NJB Mileage History
- 06/04/200763,019 mi
- 03/04/200872,076 mi+9,057 mi
- 05/04/200872,142 mi+66 mi
- 01/05/200979,780 mi+7,638 mi
- 29/04/201087,429 mi+7,649 mi
- 29/04/201087,429 mi
Average of roughly 7,968 miles per year across 6 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: Below Average
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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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