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SD03 VMZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,770 mi
Last recorded51,770 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2016 51,770 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,434 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,300 miles

slight mist of oil

Fail 18 Aug 2014 49,300 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

slight mist of oil

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,393 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,389 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,417 miles

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 19 May 2010 45,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 45,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 41,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,297 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

gearbox oil leak

grease at offside front hub area

nearside front headlight aimed at min height

Pass 19 May 2006 17,067 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 VMZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

SD03 VMZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is SD03 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 VMZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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