2003 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · OE03 ATY
2003 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2003. Recorded mileage 134,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
OE03 ATY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2023
- 134,540 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
OE03 ATY Mileage History
- 07/03/2022130,878 mi
- 08/03/2022130,884 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/2023134,413 mi+3,529 mi
- 29/03/2023134,540 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 3,458 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OE03 ATY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (OE03 ATY) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2023 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.
- 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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