2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · DF03 TMZ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2003. Recorded mileage 31,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,173 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF03 TMZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2024
- 31,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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DF03 TMZ Mileage History
- 30/11/202130,776 mi
- 03/12/202231,138 mi+362 mi
- 02/12/202331,145 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/202431,173 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DF03 TMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (DF03 TMZ) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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