2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · AD03 USZ
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 55,280 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD03 USZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2012
- 55,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD03 USZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AD03 USZ) between April 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2012 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
AD03 USZ Mileage History
- 12/04/20068,593 mi
- 17/03/200716,162 mi+7,569 mi
- 17/03/200716,162 mi
- 19/04/200825,228 mi+9,066 mi
- 19/04/200825,228 mi
- 20/04/200933,726 mi+8,498 mi
- 25/03/201041,322 mi+7,596 mi
- 27/03/201041,403 mi+81 mi
- 21/04/201146,830 mi+5,427 mi
- 20/05/201146,905 mi+75 mi
- 20/05/201146,905 mi
- 03/04/201255,280 mi+8,375 mi
Average of roughly 7,811 miles per year across 12 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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