2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · KF03 BBZ
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 33,058 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF03 BBZ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2010
- 33,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF03 BBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KF03 BBZ) between November 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
KF03 BBZ Mileage History
- 21/11/200619,562 mi
- 28/11/200619,562 mi
- 01/12/200726,683 mi+7,121 mi
- 07/12/200726,820 mi+137 mi
- 23/06/200829,235 mi+2,415 mi
- 25/06/200829,235 mi
- 09/07/200930,941 mi+1,706 mi
- 01/07/201032,834 mi+1,893 mi
- 02/07/201033,058 mi+224 mi
- 03/07/201033,058 mi
Average of roughly 3,734 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- 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 FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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