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SE03 CMV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 CMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,035 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 84,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,151 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,151 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,691 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 70,691 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,819 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 43,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,428 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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SE03 CMV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE03 CMV, 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 SE03 CMV registered?

SE03 CMV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is SE03 CMV safe to buy?

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