2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · RL53 FXE
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 117,431 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RL53 FXE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2023
- 117,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
RL53 FXE Mileage History
- 22/01/2022114,310 mi
- 06/02/2023117,431 mi+3,121 mi
Average of roughly 2,999 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RL53 FXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (RL53 FXE) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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- 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 FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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