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SA03 BVH

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BVH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,074 miles

Nearside Front track rod end

Nearside Rear tyre

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

oil leak

steering rac

Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,074 miles

Nearside Front track rod end

Nearside Rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

steering rac

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,582 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 72,982 miles

brake pedal soft

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2012 72,982 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,742 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tracking to be checked

Pass 1 May 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,865 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 BVH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BVH, 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 SA03 BVH registered?

SA03 BVH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SA03 BVH safe to buy?

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