2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WD03 AOH
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 92,007 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD03 AOH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 92,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD03 AOH 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 2003 Rover 25 (WD03 AOH) between July 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WD03 AOH Mileage History
- 20/07/200624,647 mi
- 05/07/200732,110 mi+7,463 mi
- 21/07/200844,769 mi+12,659 mi
- 22/07/2008731,148 mi+686,379 mi
- 25/11/200847,226 mi-683,922 mi
- 11/11/200950,849 mi+3,623 mi
- 17/11/201055,034 mi+4,185 mi
- 21/11/201158,807 mi+3,773 mi
- 15/11/201261,304 mi+2,497 mi
- 18/11/201363,732 mi+2,428 mi
- 20/11/201466,200 mi+2,468 mi
- 20/11/201466,201 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/201568,594 mi+2,393 mi
- 21/11/201670,799 mi+2,205 mi
- 08/11/201773,288 mi+2,489 mi
- 23/11/201876,331 mi+3,043 mi
- 14/11/201979,137 mi+2,806 mi
- 14/11/201979,137 mi
- 11/11/202081,439 mi+2,302 mi
- 29/11/202183,519 mi+2,080 mi
- 23/11/202286,068 mi+2,549 mi
- 28/11/202387,942 mi+1,874 mi
- 04/12/202387,945 mi+3 mi
- 26/11/202489,800 mi+1,855 mi
- 02/12/202592,004 mi+2,204 mi
- 02/12/202592,007 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,477 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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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