2003 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · SC03 CYY
2003 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/08/2003. Recorded mileage 52,293 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
SC03 CYY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 52,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SC03 CYY Mileage History
- 27/05/202238,952 mi
- 24/05/202344,008 mi+5,056 mi
- 28/05/202448,069 mi+4,061 mi
- 14/05/202552,293 mi+4,224 mi
Average of roughly 4,500 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SC03 CYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 25 (SC03 CYY) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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