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SB03 YVM

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 YVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,387 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 95,387 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,885 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,340 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 71,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 70,274 miles

Battery insecure

washer jet at offside not working

Fail 5 May 2010 70,274 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

washer jet at offside not working

Pass 23 May 2009 66,809 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 51,592 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 33,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,221 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 YVM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

SB03 YVM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SB03 YVM safe to buy?

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