2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · GL52 HRK
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/01/2003. Recorded mileage 74,408 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
GL52 HRK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2021
- 74,408 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: 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.
GL52 HRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (GL52 HRK) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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