2003 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · CP03 UUZ
2003 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/06/2003. Recorded mileage 106,496 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,496 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
CP03 UUZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2026
- 106,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
CP03 UUZ Mileage History
- 22/10/202292,726 mi
- 16/11/202396,793 mi+4,067 mi
- 10/04/2025101,795 mi+5,002 mi
- 10/04/2025101,795 mi
- 01/04/2026106,496 mi+4,701 mi
Average of roughly 4,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CP03 UUZ 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 (CP03 UUZ) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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