2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · FE53 LLG
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 72,037 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FE53 LLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 72,037 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.
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FE53 LLG Mileage History
- 15/01/202233,654 mi
- 21/01/202341,177 mi+7,523 mi
- 21/01/202341,177 mi
- 21/12/202356,010 mi+14,833 mi
- 23/12/202472,037 mi+16,027 mi
Average of roughly 13,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FE53 LLG 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 2003 Rover 25 (FE53 LLG) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 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.
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