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SE03 FAU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,345 mi
Last recorded90,345 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,067 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 86,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,903 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,473 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 21,473 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,881 miles

slight play insteerin g rack

Fail 7 Aug 2007 16,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,918 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 12,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FAU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE03 FAU registered?

SE03 FAU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is SE03 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 FAU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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