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RV03 BVU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,525 mi
Last recorded38,525 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 BVU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,525 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 38,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 36,971 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 36,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear wiper blade perished.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,055 miles

All tyres starting to crack on outer edges

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,048 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 31,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,170 miles

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

engine noise?

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,151 miles

Engine noise

Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing low

tear / cut o/s/f tyre, sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low

tear / cut o/s/f tyre, sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,692 miles

Slight damage to O/S front outer tyre wall.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,330 miles

O/S Front tyre outer wall damaged. Check after 1000 miles.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 16,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RV03 BVU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV03 BVU, 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 RV03 BVU registered?

RV03 BVU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RV03 BVU safe to buy?

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