2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · AX03 OPP
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/06/2003. Recorded mileage 183,747 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AX03 OPP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2023
- 183,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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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AX03 OPP Mileage History
- 15/12/2021175,505 mi
- 28/11/2022179,325 mi+3,820 mi
- 06/12/2023183,747 mi+4,422 mi
Average of roughly 4,175 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AX03 OPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AX03 OPP) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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