2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · HK03 ABF
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2003. Recorded mileage 137,807 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
HK03 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 137,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HK03 ABF Mileage History
- 24/01/2024130,684 mi
- 28/01/2025133,948 mi+3,264 mi
- 28/01/2025133,948 mi
- 27/01/2026137,805 mi+3,857 mi
- 27/01/2026137,807 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HK03 ABF 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 (HK03 ABF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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