2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · LS51 UMB
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12/12/2001. Recorded mileage 60,644 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
LS51 UMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 60,644 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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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.
LS51 UMB Mileage History
- 24/11/202359,451 mi
- 24/11/202359,451 mi
- 21/11/202459,563 mi+112 mi
- 24/11/202560,642 mi+1,079 mi
- 25/11/202560,644 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS51 UMB 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 2001 Rover 25 (LS51 UMB) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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.
- 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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