2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WM52 GAX
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2003. Recorded mileage 42,380 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,380 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WM52 GAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 42,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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WM52 GAX Mileage History
- 22/01/202238,988 mi
- 25/02/202339,083 mi+95 mi
- 27/01/202439,485 mi+402 mi
- 15/02/202542,209 mi+2,724 mi
- 21/02/202642,380 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM52 GAX 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 (WM52 GAX) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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