2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · PF03 DFG
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 61,347 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
PF03 DFG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2014
- 61,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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.
PF03 DFG Mileage History
- 03/05/200611,587 mi
- 03/05/200611,587 mi
- 04/05/200719,279 mi+7,692 mi
- 02/05/200825,722 mi+6,443 mi
- 02/05/200825,722 mi
- 29/04/200931,254 mi+5,532 mi
- 10/06/201037,971 mi+6,717 mi
- 02/06/201139,778 mi+1,807 mi
- 05/06/201249,735 mi+9,957 mi
- 16/05/201358,609 mi+8,874 mi
- 24/06/201461,347 mi+2,738 mi
- 24/06/201461,347 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
PF03 DFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (PF03 DFG) between May 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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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