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SD03 BVR

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,605 mi
Last recorded59,605 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 BVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,658 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,840 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2011 43,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,620 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,620 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,632 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,356 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,960 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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SD03 BVR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver 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 SD03 BVR, 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 SD03 BVR registered?

SD03 BVR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SD03 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 BVR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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