CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA03 BUU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,008 mi
Last recorded50,008 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BUU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 50,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

hole in o/s/f door step

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,434 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

alternator belt in very poor condition

both rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded

engine management light on

front brakes corroded

front exhaust mount broken exhaust still suported

fuel pipes corroded

long travel on handbrake

metal brake pipes under bonnet corroded

offside front sill c orroded and holed in door shut not in pescribed area

offside front tyre perished and worn

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehical corroded recomend oil spray

Fail 25 Apr 2013 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

alternator belt in very poor condition

both rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded

engine management light on

front brakes corroded

front exhaust mount broken exhaust still suported

fuel pipes corroded

long travel on handbrake

metal brake pipes under bonnet corroded

offside front sill c orroded and holed in door shut not in pescribed area

offside front tyre perished and worn

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehical corroded recomend oil spray

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,391 miles

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,078 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside front tyre side wall detiriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside front tyre side wall detiriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,249 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut to sidewall,no visible cord.(185-55-15V)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre has cut to sidewall,no visible cord.(185-55-15V)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise nsf tyre sidewall cuts

advise washer t peice cracked and leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,093 miles

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA03 BUU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA03 BUU, 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

How do I check the history of SA03 BUU?

You can check the full history of SA03 BUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA03 BUU registered?

SA03 BUU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is SA03 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 BUU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA03 BUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA03 BUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.