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RY03 SYC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,842 mi
Last recorded49,842 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 49,841 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of the sill holed within 30cm of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,450 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 43,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 42,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split between tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish and split on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,566 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,211 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,108 miles

both rear tyres badly perished - recommend replacing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,737 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,655 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 18,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SYC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY03 SYC, 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 RY03 SYC registered?

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

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