2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BN52 AHO
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 105,354 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN52 AHO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2015
- 105,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (BN52 AHO) between March 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
BN52 AHO Mileage History
- 15/03/200628,028 mi
- 16/03/200628,030 mi+2 mi
- 03/04/200742,625 mi+14,595 mi
- 04/06/200861,861 mi+19,236 mi
- 04/06/200861,868 mi+7 mi
- 28/05/200971,921 mi+10,053 mi
- 05/06/201080,152 mi+8,231 mi
- 03/06/201186,434 mi+6,282 mi
- 01/06/201291,526 mi+5,092 mi
- 04/06/201395,852 mi+4,326 mi
- 03/06/2014100,306 mi+4,454 mi
- 11/06/2014100,442 mi+136 mi
- 10/06/2015105,354 mi+4,912 mi
- 15/06/2015105,354 mi
Average of roughly 8,359 miles per year across 14 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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