2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · AV03 OXS
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 36,358 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,358 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
AV03 OXS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2013
- 36,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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.
AV03 OXS Mileage History
- 14/03/200619,096 mi
- 13/03/200721,282 mi+2,186 mi
- 18/03/200823,591 mi+2,309 mi
- 17/04/200926,174 mi+2,583 mi
- 12/04/201029,037 mi+2,863 mi
- 12/04/201029,037 mi
- 11/04/201132,397 mi+3,360 mi
- 11/04/201132,397 mi
- 14/03/201235,291 mi+2,894 mi
- 18/07/201336,358 mi+1,067 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
AV03 OXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AV03 OXS) between March 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2013 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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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