2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AV53 WWN
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 53,834 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 WWN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2013
- 53,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 WWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AV53 WWN) between July 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AV53 WWN Mileage History
- 27/07/200617,641 mi
- 04/07/200723,561 mi+5,920 mi
- 21/07/200829,284 mi+5,723 mi
- 21/07/200829,284 mi
- 17/07/200934,161 mi+4,877 mi
- 15/07/201039,447 mi+5,286 mi
- 18/07/201144,560 mi+5,113 mi
- 07/11/201353,834 mi+9,274 mi
- 07/11/201353,834 mi
Average of roughly 4,970 miles per year across 9 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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