2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WM03 FSC
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 52,807 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
WM03 FSC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2024
- 52,807 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
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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WM03 FSC Mileage History
- 28/01/202243,683 mi
- 10/02/202348,948 mi+5,265 mi
- 10/02/202348,948 mi
- 08/04/202452,807 mi+3,859 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WM03 FSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (WM03 FSC) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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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