2001 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · Y835 BDE
2001 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2001. Recorded mileage 67,541 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y835 BDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2024
- 67,541 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.
Y835 BDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (Y835 BDE) between November 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y835 BDE Mileage History
- 03/11/202267,308 mi
- 30/01/202467,359 mi+51 mi
- 09/02/202467,541 mi+182 mi
Average of roughly 184 miles per year across 3 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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