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SD03 WUC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,089 mi
Last recorded101,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,089 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,136 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,833 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 79,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 69,853 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,475 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 49,303 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 49,303 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 42,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 33,657 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 WUC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver 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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

SD03 WUC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is SD03 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 WUC 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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