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RY03 SYP

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,415 mi
Last recorded104,415 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 104,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 101,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,748 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,107 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 SYP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

RY03 SYP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RY03 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 SYP shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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