2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · GP03 BLF
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 26,881 miles. MOT expired on 26 Dec 2015.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Dec 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GP03 BLF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2014
- 26,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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.
GP03 BLF Mileage History
- 16/05/200610,916 mi
- 09/05/200713,536 mi+2,620 mi
- 03/06/200815,047 mi+1,511 mi
- 20/05/200917,274 mi+2,227 mi
- 19/05/201019,300 mi+2,026 mi
- 12/05/201121,340 mi+2,040 mi
- 21/05/201223,633 mi+2,293 mi
- 06/06/201325,434 mi+1,801 mi
- 05/06/201426,538 mi+1,104 mi
- 27/12/201426,881 mi+343 mi
- 27/12/201426,881 mi
Average of roughly 1,853 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
GP03 BLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (GP03 BLF) between May 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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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