2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · VA03 VHR
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 57,202 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA03 VHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2024
- 57,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
VA03 VHR Mileage History
- 17/09/202155,794 mi
- 14/09/202256,183 mi+389 mi
- 26/09/202256,189 mi+6 mi
- 22/09/202356,672 mi+483 mi
- 18/09/202457,202 mi+530 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA03 VHR 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 (VA03 VHR) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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- 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 FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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