2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · YL03 XYZ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2003. Recorded mileage 43,841 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,841 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
YL03 XYZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2023
- 43,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
YL03 XYZ Mileage History
- 28/02/202241,664 mi
- 28/02/202241,664 mi
- 27/02/202343,841 mi+2,177 mi
Average of roughly 2,183 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YL03 XYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (YL03 XYZ) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2023 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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