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SA03 UNW

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,853 miles

Offside Front Hard to pull forward

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 32,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,876 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 27,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 23,731 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,538 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,678 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 18,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UNW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

SA03 UNW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SA03 UNW safe to buy?

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