2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · HJ03 WRF
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14/04/2003. Recorded mileage 42,743 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,743 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
HJ03 WRF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2022
- 42,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
HJ03 WRF Mileage History
- 12/10/202135,597 mi
- 02/11/202242,743 mi+7,146 mi
- 02/11/202242,743 mi
Average of roughly 6,761 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HJ03 WRF 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 (HJ03 WRF) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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