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BU03 AUJ

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AUJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,168 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,139 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 36,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,087 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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BU03 AUJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU03 AUJ, 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 BU03 AUJ registered?

BU03 AUJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BU03 AUJ safe to buy?

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