MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
under body corroding needs good oil spray
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
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres perished and cracked
nearside front tyre side wall detiriorated
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
O/S/R tyre has cut to sidewall,no visible cord.(185-55-15V)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
O/S/R tyre has cut to sidewall,no visible cord.(185-55-15V)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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SA03 BUU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2003.
Is SA03 BUU safe to buy?
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