2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AV53 KTJ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2003. Recorded mileage 52,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,156 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
AV53 KTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 52,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AV53 KTJ Mileage History
- 02/02/202339,732 mi
- 24/01/202443,698 mi+3,966 mi
- 31/01/202548,547 mi+4,849 mi
- 31/01/202548,549 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/202652,156 mi+3,607 mi
Average of roughly 4,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV53 KTJ 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 (AV53 KTJ) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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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