2001 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · X301 DNA
2001 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 107,839 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X301 DNA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 107,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
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.
X301 DNA Mileage History
- 17/01/200615,397 mi
- 18/01/200717,183 mi+1,786 mi
- 05/01/200820,019 mi+2,836 mi
- 10/01/200922,614 mi+2,595 mi
- 26/01/201024,359 mi+1,745 mi
- 13/08/201225,107 mi+748 mi
- 03/08/201328,965 mi+3,858 mi
- 29/09/201435,073 mi+6,108 mi
- 29/09/201435,073 mi
- 06/10/201542,549 mi+7,476 mi
- 07/10/201542,555 mi+6 mi
- 27/09/201648,886 mi+6,331 mi
- 30/09/201648,892 mi+6 mi
- 29/09/201757,713 mi+8,821 mi
- 29/09/201757,724 mi+11 mi
- 13/09/201865,546 mi+7,822 mi
- 13/09/201865,579 mi+33 mi
- 12/09/201978,068 mi+12,489 mi
- 19/09/201976,219 mi-1,849 mi
- 12/10/202082,226 mi+6,007 mi
- 14/10/202082,226 mi
- 23/09/202191,445 mi+9,219 mi
- 23/09/202191,445 mi
- 05/10/2022101,048 mi+9,603 mi
- 21/09/2023107,839 mi+6,791 mi
- 21/09/2023107,839 mi
Average of roughly 5,230 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X301 DNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (X301 DNA) between January 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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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