2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KX53 HGP
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2003. Recorded mileage 73,856 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,856 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
KX53 HGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
- 73,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 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.
KX53 HGP Mileage History
- 09/10/202164,390 mi
- 09/10/202164,390 mi
- 16/09/202267,182 mi+2,792 mi
- 30/09/202369,967 mi+2,785 mi
- 19/10/202473,856 mi+3,889 mi
Average of roughly 3,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX53 HGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (KX53 HGP) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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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