2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · OU53 VBJ
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 49,401 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OU53 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 49,401 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: Good
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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OU53 VBJ Mileage History
- 08/02/202248,159 mi
- 03/02/202348,435 mi+276 mi
- 29/01/202448,745 mi+310 mi
- 30/01/202549,119 mi+374 mi
- 30/01/202649,401 mi+282 mi
Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU53 VBJ 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 (OU53 VBJ) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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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