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AW03 BCK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,910 mi
Last recorded109,910 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BCK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,910 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tyre nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Apr 2025 107,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded but not excessive

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 101,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded but not excessive

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body panels corroded not excessive

Pass 3 May 2022 90,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,903 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,888 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 71,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,278 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,002 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 24,002 miles

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

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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AW03 BCK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW03 BCK, 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.

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AW03 BCK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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