2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KX03 BGE
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 57,393 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2016.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX03 BGE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2015
- 57,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX03 BGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KX03 BGE) between February 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
KX03 BGE Mileage History
- 21/02/200614,324 mi
- 14/02/200716,716 mi+2,392 mi
- 14/02/200716,716 mi
- 13/02/200818,788 mi+2,072 mi
- 14/04/200925,466 mi+6,678 mi
- 10/04/201033,613 mi+8,147 mi
- 17/03/201141,093 mi+7,480 mi
- 17/03/201141,093 mi
- 10/04/201245,370 mi+4,277 mi
- 09/04/201349,562 mi+4,192 mi
- 15/04/201454,225 mi+4,663 mi
- 15/04/201454,225 mi
- 10/04/201557,393 mi+3,168 mi
- 10/04/201557,393 mi
Average of roughly 4,717 miles per year across 14 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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