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SB03 YVX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,801 mi
Last recorded57,801 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 0/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 0/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust deteriorated (front pipe

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust deteriorated (front pipe

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,484 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 39,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,024 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,003 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 21,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,634 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 17,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YVX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YVX, 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 SB03 YVX registered?

SB03 YVX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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