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SA03 BVC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,202 mi
Last recorded70,202 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,202 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 70,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,051 miles

advise off side front tyre edge

advise wiper stalk insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,051 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise off side front tyre edge

advise wiper stalk insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,281 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,281 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,526 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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SA03 BVC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is SA03 BVC safe to buy?

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