2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · DG03 MLX
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07/03/2003. Recorded mileage 27,930 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,930 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
DG03 MLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 27,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
DG03 MLX Mileage History
- 27/02/202427,197 mi
- 26/02/202527,665 mi+468 mi
- 27/02/202527,665 mi
- 09/03/202627,930 mi+265 mi
- 10/03/202627,930 mi
Average of roughly 361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG03 MLX 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 (DG03 MLX) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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