2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KS03 CWN
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 81,392 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,392 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 CWN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2014
- 81,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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.
KS03 CWN Mileage History
- 22/07/200616,269 mi
- 12/07/200725,122 mi+8,853 mi
- 25/07/200832,447 mi+7,325 mi
- 25/07/200832,447 mi
- 08/07/200937,940 mi+5,493 mi
- 08/07/201045,282 mi+7,342 mi
- 08/07/201045,282 mi
- 04/07/201155,282 mi+10,000 mi
- 30/07/201263,421 mi+8,139 mi
- 02/08/201376,697 mi+13,276 mi
- 02/08/201376,697 mi
- 21/07/201481,331 mi+4,634 mi
- 24/07/201481,392 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 8,135 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
KS03 CWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KS03 CWN) between July 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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