2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GP03 VWA
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2003. Recorded mileage 33,996 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
GP03 VWA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 33,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
GP03 VWA Mileage History
- 29/06/202233,253 mi
- 15/06/202333,686 mi+433 mi
- 24/06/202433,996 mi+310 mi
Average of roughly 374 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GP03 VWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (GP03 VWA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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