2003 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · AY03 WBZ
2003 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/03/2003. Recorded mileage 114,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AY03 WBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 114,285 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.
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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AY03 WBZ Mileage History
- 05/04/2023111,016 mi
- 05/04/2023111,016 mi
- 08/04/2024111,031 mi+15 mi
- 11/04/2025114,285 mi+3,254 mi
- 11/04/2025114,285 mi
Average of roughly 1,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY03 WBZ 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 (AY03 WBZ) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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