2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KF53 TOJ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 23,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,623 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
KF53 TOJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2010
- 23,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted 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
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.
KF53 TOJ Mileage History
- 08/09/20069,721 mi
- 08/09/20069,721 mi
- 10/09/200713,128 mi+3,407 mi
- 08/09/200815,349 mi+2,221 mi
- 08/09/200815,349 mi
- 09/09/200917,515 mi+2,166 mi
- 09/09/201023,623 mi+6,108 mi
Average of roughly 3,473 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
KF53 TOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KF53 TOJ) between September 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2010 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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