2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GJ03 EXE
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 81,199 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ03 EXE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2023
- 81,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ03 EXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (GJ03 EXE) between February 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
GJ03 EXE Mileage History
- 20/02/200618,368 mi
- 14/02/200724,833 mi+6,465 mi
- 20/02/200829,908 mi+5,075 mi
- 20/02/200829,908 mi
- 23/02/200933,128 mi+3,220 mi
- 22/02/201036,780 mi+3,652 mi
- 22/02/201036,780 mi
- 21/02/201140,342 mi+3,562 mi
- 23/02/201140,342 mi
- 20/02/201244,817 mi+4,475 mi
- 11/02/201347,340 mi+2,523 mi
- 11/02/201347,340 mi
- 10/02/201449,130 mi+1,790 mi
- 10/02/201449,130 mi
- 14/01/201549,828 mi+698 mi
- 14/01/201549,828 mi
- 18/02/201655,156 mi+5,328 mi
- 18/02/201655,156 mi
- 08/05/201757,452 mi+2,296 mi
- 08/05/201757,452 mi
- 08/05/201862,657 mi+5,205 mi
- 08/05/201862,657 mi
- 11/04/201966,910 mi+4,253 mi
- 12/04/201966,910 mi
- 12/11/202072,506 mi+5,596 mi
- 11/11/202175,105 mi+2,599 mi
- 12/11/202175,105 mi
- 23/11/202278,262 mi+3,157 mi
- 23/11/202278,262 mi
- 23/11/202381,199 mi+2,937 mi
Average of roughly 3,539 miles per year across 30 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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