2003 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · LC53 VPA
2003 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/12/2003. Recorded mileage 75,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
LC53 VPA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2023
- 75,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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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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.
LC53 VPA Mileage History
- 24/11/202172,042 mi
- 24/11/202273,572 mi+1,530 mi
- 21/11/202375,057 mi+1,485 mi
Average of roughly 1,515 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LC53 VPA 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 2003 Rover 25 (LC53 VPA) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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