2003 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · AG03 CLZ
2003 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 133,706 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG03 CLZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 133,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG03 CLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AG03 CLZ) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AG03 CLZ Mileage History
- 18/01/2022133,706 mi
- 18/01/2022133,706 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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
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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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