2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WF53 ORG
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/11/2003. Recorded mileage 112,708 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,708 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
WF53 ORG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/01/2024
- 112,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
WF53 ORG Mileage History
- 21/01/202298,809 mi
- 21/01/202298,811 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2023105,073 mi+6,262 mi
- 20/01/2023105,076 mi+3 mi
- 11/01/2024112,708 mi+7,632 mi
Average of roughly 7,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF53 ORG 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 (WF53 ORG) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 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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