2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · AE03 OGU
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 62,794 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 OGU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 62,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 OGU 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 (AE03 OGU) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
AE03 OGU Mileage History
- 14/04/200618,522 mi
- 26/04/200724,053 mi+5,531 mi
- 18/04/200828,708 mi+4,655 mi
- 09/04/200932,327 mi+3,619 mi
- 19/04/201035,942 mi+3,615 mi
- 18/04/201139,053 mi+3,111 mi
- 18/04/201139,053 mi
- 04/04/201240,829 mi+1,776 mi
- 19/04/201342,886 mi+2,057 mi
- 17/04/201445,695 mi+2,809 mi
- 02/04/201547,465 mi+1,770 mi
- 02/04/201547,465 mi
- 04/04/201649,396 mi+1,931 mi
- 07/04/201751,439 mi+2,043 mi
- 17/04/201852,963 mi+1,524 mi
- 15/04/201954,328 mi+1,365 mi
- 16/04/201954,358 mi+30 mi
- 09/06/202055,753 mi+1,395 mi
- 09/06/202055,765 mi+12 mi
- 21/05/202156,646 mi+881 mi
- 25/05/202258,174 mi+1,528 mi
- 01/06/202359,253 mi+1,079 mi
- 20/05/202561,720 mi+2,467 mi
- 21/05/202561,720 mi
- 28/05/202662,794 mi+1,074 mi
- 02/06/202662,794 mi
Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 26 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: Good
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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