2003 Rover 25 2.0L Diesel · KX03 AWN
2003 Rover 25 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 97,399 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX03 AWN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2021
- 97,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX03 AWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KX03 AWN) between March 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KX03 AWN Mileage History
- 23/03/200616,475 mi
- 23/04/200723,040 mi+6,565 mi
- 23/04/200723,040 mi
- 23/04/200830,166 mi+7,126 mi
- 30/04/200941,093 mi+10,927 mi
- 30/04/200941,093 mi
- 26/04/201054,957 mi+13,864 mi
- 27/04/201054,957 mi
- 18/04/201166,105 mi+11,148 mi
- 27/04/201279,979 mi+13,874 mi
- 27/04/201279,979 mi
- 11/04/201392,841 mi+12,862 mi
- 01/05/2014104,765 mi+11,924 mi
- 01/05/2014104,765 mi
- 30/04/2015120,407 mi+15,642 mi
- 08/05/2015120,653 mi+246 mi
- 03/05/2016135,869 mi+15,216 mi
- 03/05/2016135,869 mi
- 27/04/2018162,377 mi+26,508 mi
- 29/04/2019172,582 mi+10,205 mi
- 24/06/2020184,914 mi+12,332 mi
- 22/07/2021197,396 mi+12,482 mi
- 29/07/202197,399 mi-99,997 mi
Average of roughly 5,272 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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