2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BN52 AHF
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 52,109 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN52 AHF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2012
- 52,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 AHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (BN52 AHF) between January 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2012 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
BN52 AHF Mileage History
- 23/01/200614,428 mi
- 19/01/200720,734 mi+6,306 mi
- 18/01/200828,220 mi+7,486 mi
- 18/01/200828,220 mi
- 21/01/200935,135 mi+6,915 mi
- 21/01/201039,423 mi+4,288 mi
- 21/01/201039,423 mi
- 28/01/201143,741 mi+4,318 mi
- 28/01/201143,741 mi
- 25/01/201252,109 mi+8,368 mi
Average of roughly 6,276 miles per year across 10 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: 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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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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