2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · AD03 NLR
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 108,086 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/12/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
AD03 NLR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2013
- 108,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (14 mentions)
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.
AD03 NLR Mileage History
- 23/06/200637,444 mi
- 30/06/200637,444 mi
- 07/08/200637,453 mi+9 mi
- 20/08/200752,970 mi+15,517 mi
- 20/08/200752,970 mi
- 20/08/200867,255 mi+14,285 mi
- 07/08/200980,940 mi+13,685 mi
- 05/08/201094,305 mi+13,365 mi
- 07/09/201094,594 mi+289 mi
- 20/09/201094,044 mi-550 mi
- 16/09/2011100,676 mi+6,632 mi
- 22/12/2011101,065 mi+389 mi
- 22/12/2011101,065 mi
- 24/12/2012104,995 mi+3,930 mi
- 03/09/2013108,086 mi+3,091 mi
Average of roughly 9,815 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AD03 NLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AD03 NLR) between June 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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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