2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KS03 CSF
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2003. Recorded mileage 31,487 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,487 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
KS03 CSF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 31,487 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.
KS03 CSF Mileage History
- 27/06/202228,629 mi
- 04/08/202331,487 mi+2,858 mi
Average of roughly 2,590 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KS03 CSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KS03 CSF) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 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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