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SA03 BVM

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,537 mi
Last recorded40,537 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,988 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,586 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside wiper has a small tear

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,775 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

n/s brake light worked when tapped

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,853 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 BVM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SA03 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

SA03 BVM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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