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SC03 YDH

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,372 mi
Last recorded91,372 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 YDH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,796 miles

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

condition of rear back box

front exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

condition of rear back box

front exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,007 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,007 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,232 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,685 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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SC03 YDH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC03 YDH, 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 SC03 YDH registered?

SC03 YDH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is SC03 YDH safe to buy?

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