2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AX03 BFK
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2003. Recorded mileage 58,471 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AX03 BFK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 58,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
AX03 BFK Mileage History
- 18/05/202248,096 mi
- 18/05/202248,096 mi
- 19/05/202353,692 mi+5,596 mi
- 02/08/202458,471 mi+4,779 mi
Average of roughly 4,694 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AX03 BFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (AX03 BFK) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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