2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · PE03 RLU
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/03/2003. Recorded mileage 103,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
PE03 RLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 103,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
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.
PE03 RLU Mileage History
- 13/05/202296,878 mi
- 09/05/2023100,832 mi+3,954 mi
- 18/05/2023100,888 mi+56 mi
- 11/07/2024103,715 mi+2,827 mi
- 03/09/2024103,768 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 2,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE03 RLU 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 (PE03 RLU) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside tyre incorrect, (5.2.3 (b))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Not attached, (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex damaged, plus mounting corroded off, (6.1.2 (a))”.
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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