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BT03 SOJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,183 mi
Last recorded55,183 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 55,183 miles

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

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

both seat drop forward cables not connected

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front seat release cables snapped but catches easily accessable

Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seat release wires broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seat release wires broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 20,946 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,259 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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BT03 SOJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT03 SOJ, 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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What year was BT03 SOJ registered?

BT03 SOJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 SOJ safe to buy?

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