2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KX03 WWY
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 50,083 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,083 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
KX03 WWY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2015
- 50,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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.
KX03 WWY Mileage History
- 26/01/200613,597 mi
- 19/01/200717,529 mi+3,932 mi
- 31/01/200823,096 mi+5,567 mi
- 31/01/200823,096 mi
- 22/12/200824,445 mi+1,349 mi
- 23/12/200824,445 mi
- 22/01/201026,735 mi+2,290 mi
- 18/01/201128,676 mi+1,941 mi
- 23/10/2012361,120 mi+332,444 mi
- 24/10/201236,112 mi-325,008 mi
- 25/09/201340,067 mi+3,955 mi
- 25/09/201340,067 mi
- 24/10/201445,013 mi+4,946 mi
- 25/10/201445,013 mi
- 05/11/201550,083 mi+5,070 mi
- 05/11/201550,083 mi
Average of roughly 3,733 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KX03 WWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KX03 WWY) between January 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
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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