2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KV03 XAC

The Rover 25 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 15 November 2025 at 57,256 miles, where the tester passed the vehicle with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or failures that would indicate worsening mechanical condition. A failed entry on the same date carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or presentational anomaly rather than a genuine fault. The recorded mileage reflects very low use for a 23-year-old vehicle, rising from 54,573 miles at the 29 October 2022 test to 57,256 miles by November 2025. Annual accumulation averaged roughly 2,489 miles, with only 612 miles added between November 2024 and November 2025. Such limited movement over three years suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse MOT data shows no gaps in testing and no rapid accumulation requiring concern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural corrosion and suspension bushes, as the Rover 25 of this era is prone to subframe rust and perished rubber where low mileage masks age-related degradation. The brake discs and calipers warrant checking for seizure after long dormancy, despite no binding flagged in the record. Given the absence of advisories across all five tests, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of flagged wear items may reflect minimal use rather than proactive upkeep. Verify the 15 November 2025 failure reason with DVSA before purchase.