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SB03 SWF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,703 mi
Last recorded56,703 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,499 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SB03 SWF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB03 SWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB03 SWF registered?

SB03 SWF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is SB03 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 SWF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB03 SWF have outstanding finance?

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