2003 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · GL03 OGU
2003 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/06/2003. Recorded mileage 86,880 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
GL03 OGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 86,880 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: 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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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.
GL03 OGU Mileage History
- 21/06/202286,512 mi
- 08/06/202386,731 mi+219 mi
- 13/06/202386,731 mi
- 01/07/202486,880 mi+149 mi
- 01/07/202486,880 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL03 OGU 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 (GL03 OGU) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 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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