2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · EN03 RPY
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 118,243 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN03 RPY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2024
- 118,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RPY 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 (EN03 RPY) between August 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
EN03 RPY Mileage History
- 04/08/200619,652 mi
- 27/07/200726,801 mi+7,149 mi
- 25/07/200832,966 mi+6,165 mi
- 31/07/200938,803 mi+5,837 mi
- 02/08/201042,605 mi+3,802 mi
- 22/07/201146,799 mi+4,194 mi
- 03/08/201251,842 mi+5,043 mi
- 02/08/201357,530 mi+5,688 mi
- 29/07/201465,017 mi+7,487 mi
- 31/07/201572,030 mi+7,013 mi
- 01/08/201678,683 mi+6,653 mi
- 28/07/201786,087 mi+7,404 mi
- 31/07/201892,756 mi+6,669 mi
- 30/07/201998,941 mi+6,185 mi
- 03/08/2020103,825 mi+4,884 mi
- 02/08/2021107,183 mi+3,358 mi
- 06/08/2021107,201 mi+18 mi
- 12/07/2022110,145 mi+2,944 mi
- 12/07/2022110,145 mi
- 17/07/2023113,756 mi+3,611 mi
- 25/07/2024118,243 mi+4,487 mi
Average of roughly 5,485 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
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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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