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SC03 CYY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,256 mi
Last recorded54,256 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 CYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 52,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust front flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 48,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust front flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 44,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 38,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking

Pass 26 May 2020 28,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight wear 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,705 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,974 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,819 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,405 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 8,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 7,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,810 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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SC03 CYY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC03 CYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 CYY registered?

SC03 CYY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 August 2003.

Is SC03 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 CYY shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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