2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KV53 KYX
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 70,354 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV53 KYX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2016
- 70,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV53 KYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KV53 KYX) between February 2007 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER EFFICIENCY NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)”.
KV53 KYX Mileage History
- 05/02/200721,458 mi
- 20/03/200828,146 mi+6,688 mi
- 22/03/200828,156 mi+10 mi
- 11/03/200932,311 mi+4,155 mi
- 11/03/200932,311 mi
- 22/03/201039,867 mi+7,556 mi
- 22/03/201039,867 mi
- 22/03/201146,147 mi+6,280 mi
- 15/03/201251,871 mi+5,724 mi
- 04/03/201357,201 mi+5,330 mi
- 04/03/201357,201 mi
- 19/03/201463,000 mi+5,799 mi
- 20/03/201463,002 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/201566,962 mi+3,960 mi
- 10/03/201566,965 mi+3 mi
- 21/03/201670,353 mi+3,388 mi
- 21/03/201670,354 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,360 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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