2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AX52 HUJ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 72,815 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX52 HUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 72,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AX52 HUJ 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 (AX52 HUJ) between December 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AX52 HUJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202272,806 mi
- 18/10/202472,813 mi+7 mi
- 24/10/202472,815 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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