2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BF03 GHU
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 30,897 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF03 GHU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 30,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF03 GHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (BF03 GHU) between February 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seatbelt not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))”.
BF03 GHU Mileage History
- 24/02/20068,555 mi
- 06/03/200710,343 mi+1,788 mi
- 05/03/200812,893 mi+2,550 mi
- 05/03/200913,891 mi+998 mi
- 05/03/201014,773 mi+882 mi
- 03/03/201115,553 mi+780 mi
- 05/03/201216,920 mi+1,367 mi
- 02/03/201318,539 mi+1,619 mi
- 03/03/201420,086 mi+1,547 mi
- 07/03/201521,640 mi+1,554 mi
- 05/03/201623,027 mi+1,387 mi
- 04/03/201724,538 mi+1,511 mi
- 10/03/201827,787 mi+3,249 mi
- 23/04/201825,942 mi-1,845 mi
- 19/04/201927,155 mi+1,213 mi
- 03/10/202028,255 mi+1,100 mi
- 20/10/202128,711 mi+456 mi
- 25/10/202229,281 mi+570 mi
- 24/10/202329,865 mi+584 mi
- 26/10/202329,870 mi+5 mi
- 12/10/202430,304 mi+434 mi
- 24/10/202530,595 mi+291 mi
- 06/10/202630,897 mi+302 mi
- 06/10/202630,897 mi
Average of roughly 1,084 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Good
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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