2004 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · HT53 AXB
2004 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/01/2004. Recorded mileage 92,447 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1994cc
HT53 AXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 92,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HT53 AXB Mileage History
- 17/01/202488,385 mi
- 03/01/202590,874 mi+2,489 mi
- 16/01/202590,944 mi+70 mi
- 13/01/202692,387 mi+1,443 mi
- 19/01/202692,447 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 2,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT53 AXB 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 (HT53 AXB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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