2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · YF03 YYS
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 48,507 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2012.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF03 YYS Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2011
- 48,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF03 YYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (YF03 YYS) between May 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
YF03 YYS Mileage History
- 12/05/200622,873 mi
- 05/06/200727,619 mi+4,746 mi
- 27/05/200831,740 mi+4,121 mi
- 29/05/200936,943 mi+5,203 mi
- 24/05/201042,794 mi+5,851 mi
- 24/05/201042,797 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/201148,482 mi+5,685 mi
- 24/05/201148,507 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 5,094 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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: 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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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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