2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BL03 AWJ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2003. Recorded mileage 36,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,498 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
BL03 AWJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2022
- 36,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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.
BL03 AWJ Mileage History
- 19/06/200615,907 mi
- 29/06/200719,006 mi+3,099 mi
- 01/07/200821,938 mi+2,932 mi
- 25/06/200924,178 mi+2,240 mi
- 25/06/200924,178 mi
- 24/06/201025,515 mi+1,337 mi
- 27/06/201125,934 mi+419 mi
- 27/06/201226,407 mi+473 mi
- 27/06/201326,678 mi+271 mi
- 23/07/201426,693 mi+15 mi
- 18/08/201526,743 mi+50 mi
- 16/08/201626,765 mi+22 mi
- 15/08/201726,779 mi+14 mi
- 16/06/201826,786 mi+7 mi
- 15/08/201934,127 mi+7,341 mi
- 15/08/201934,127 mi
- 05/04/202236,498 mi+2,371 mi
Average of roughly 1,304 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BL03 AWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (BL03 AWJ) between June 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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