2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · LS03 JHK
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 43,872 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 JHK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2021
- 43,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 JHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (LS03 JHK) between July 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS03 JHK Mileage History
- 26/07/200620,601 mi
- 27/07/200724,703 mi+4,102 mi
- 18/07/200827,756 mi+3,053 mi
- 18/07/200929,253 mi+1,497 mi
- 15/07/201030,578 mi+1,325 mi
- 26/07/201133,797 mi+3,219 mi
- 26/07/201236,841 mi+3,044 mi
- 30/07/201338,315 mi+1,474 mi
- 22/07/201438,754 mi+439 mi
- 28/07/201540,008 mi+1,254 mi
- 27/07/201640,848 mi+840 mi
- 27/07/201741,343 mi+495 mi
- 27/07/201741,343 mi
- 02/08/201842,589 mi+1,246 mi
- 02/08/201842,589 mi
- 05/08/201943,332 mi+743 mi
- 13/08/202043,730 mi+398 mi
- 18/08/202043,730 mi
- 21/08/202143,872 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 1,544 miles per year across 19 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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