2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · LR53 RTO
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/09/2003. Recorded mileage 54,115 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,115 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.
LR53 RTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 54,115 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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LR53 RTO Mileage History
- 20/09/202148,796 mi
- 20/09/202148,797 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/202251,468 mi+2,671 mi
- 20/09/202251,470 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/202354,115 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 2,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR53 RTO 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 (LR53 RTO) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 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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