2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BS52 ART
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2003. Recorded mileage 27,059 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
BS52 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 27,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
BS52 ART Mileage History
- 28/09/202212,263 mi
- 01/09/202314,285 mi+2,022 mi
- 30/11/202416,691 mi+2,406 mi
- 15/11/202526,767 mi+10,076 mi
- 25/11/202527,059 mi+292 mi
Average of roughly 4,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BS52 ART 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 (BS52 ART) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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