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RY03 SYF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,663 mi
Last recorded34,663 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 34,663 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

brakes dragging a little

Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,645 miles

Both sides front tyres are perished

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs surface corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Sep 2019 34,627 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both sides front tyres are perished

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs surface corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2016 31,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,269 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,485 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 21,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,059 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 SYF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for RY03 SYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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