2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AW03 AWF
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 151,326 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AW03 AWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 151,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
AW03 AWF Mileage History
- 06/12/2024144,747 mi
- 06/01/2025144,832 mi+85 mi
- 07/01/2025144,832 mi
- 15/12/2025151,326 mi+6,494 mi
- 15/12/2025151,326 mi
Average of roughly 6,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AW03 AWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AW03 AWF) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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