2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · LC03 WYF
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/05/2003. Recorded mileage 107,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LC03 WYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 107,071 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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LC03 WYF Mileage History
- 09/05/2023100,581 mi
- 14/05/2024104,018 mi+3,437 mi
- 14/05/2024104,018 mi
- 09/05/2025107,071 mi+3,053 mi
- 09/05/2025107,071 mi
Average of roughly 3,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC03 WYF 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 (LC03 WYF) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 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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