2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · EN03 RUC
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 88,906 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN03 RUC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 88,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (EN03 RUC) between July 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”.
EN03 RUC Mileage History
- 12/07/200622,111 mi
- 12/07/200622,111 mi
- 11/07/200729,172 mi+7,061 mi
- 11/07/200729,172 mi
- 16/07/200836,552 mi+7,380 mi
- 16/07/200836,552 mi
- 15/07/200943,814 mi+7,262 mi
- 15/07/200943,814 mi
- 09/08/201048,366 mi+4,552 mi
- 08/09/201151,947 mi+3,581 mi
- 08/10/201255,871 mi+3,924 mi
- 03/10/201359,698 mi+3,827 mi
- 04/10/201359,698 mi
- 16/10/201462,027 mi+2,329 mi
- 21/10/201564,534 mi+2,507 mi
- 21/10/201564,534 mi
- 26/10/201667,706 mi+3,172 mi
- 18/10/201772,494 mi+4,788 mi
- 16/10/201877,547 mi+5,053 mi
- 18/10/201982,230 mi+4,683 mi
- 18/10/201982,230 mi
- 30/10/202084,022 mi+1,792 mi
- 09/11/202184,647 mi+625 mi
- 10/11/202184,651 mi+4 mi
- 01/11/202286,372 mi+1,721 mi
- 01/11/202388,906 mi+2,534 mi
Average of roughly 3,859 miles per year across 26 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: 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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