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SB03 ULC

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ULC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,801 miles

All suspension comp sub frame axel and sills under body undersealed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 69,766 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 56,869 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all wheele arhes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,902 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 55,275 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,468 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 54,466 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,473 miles

Both front discs slightly worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,906 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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SB03 ULC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SB03 ULC, 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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SB03 ULC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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