2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GF53 TVX
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08/10/2003. Recorded mileage 53,053 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,053 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
GF53 TVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 53,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GF53 TVX Mileage History
- 06/01/202247,696 mi
- 10/01/202349,515 mi+1,819 mi
- 23/01/202451,222 mi+1,707 mi
- 28/01/202552,427 mi+1,205 mi
- 23/01/202653,053 mi+626 mi
Average of roughly 1,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 TVX 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 (GF53 TVX) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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