2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · DV03 FEG
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2003. Recorded mileage 142,795 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV03 FEG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2022
- 142,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV03 FEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (DV03 FEG) between May 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))”.
DV03 FEG Mileage History
- 22/05/200610,182 mi
- 21/05/200717,946 mi+7,764 mi
- 06/06/200828,145 mi+10,199 mi
- 06/06/200828,145 mi
- 30/03/201043,466 mi+15,321 mi
- 30/03/201043,466 mi
- 29/03/201152,821 mi+9,355 mi
- 13/03/201256,882 mi+4,061 mi
- 25/03/201360,195 mi+3,313 mi
- 05/03/201463,039 mi+2,844 mi
- 05/03/201463,039 mi
- 09/03/201565,137 mi+2,098 mi
- 09/03/201671,594 mi+6,457 mi
- 06/04/201780,429 mi+8,835 mi
- 18/04/201893,367 mi+12,938 mi
- 04/06/2019110,578 mi+17,211 mi
- 04/06/2019110,578 mi
- 25/11/2020124,529 mi+13,951 mi
- 02/12/2020124,529 mi
- 08/11/2021131,309 mi+6,780 mi
- 10/10/2022142,795 mi+11,486 mi
Average of roughly 8,093 miles per year across 21 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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