2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BD03 KPY
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/05/2003. Recorded mileage 39,647 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,647 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
BD03 KPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 39,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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.
BD03 KPY Mileage History
- 17/10/202338,698 mi
- 18/10/202338,699 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/202439,303 mi+604 mi
- 21/10/202439,305 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/202539,647 mi+342 mi
Average of roughly 472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD03 KPY 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 (BD03 KPY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Brake disc contaminated CV grease (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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