2003 ROVER 251.4L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2003 ROVER 25? It's a Petrol with a 1396cc engine showing 179,285 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2003 Rover 25 (N305 FEX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to September 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Rover has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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