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RY03 SYA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,037 mi
Last recorded43,037 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,037 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front outer c/v gaiters starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,637 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,054 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,636 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 19,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,444 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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RY03 SYA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY03 SYA, 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 RY03 SYA registered?

RY03 SYA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RY03 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 SYA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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