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SE03 FBY

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,670 mi
Last recorded54,670 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,670 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi Joint In Poor Condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering Pipes Corroded

O/S Wing Damaged Arches Corroded N/S/R Door Damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside Corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 54,669 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At Track Control Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At Track Control Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi Joint In Poor Condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering Pipes Corroded

O/S Wing Damaged Arches Corroded N/S/R Door Damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all shock absorbers corroded

body corrosion

body work - both bumpers damaged - all wings corroded - all doors corroded - offside front wing damaged - nearside rear door damaged

both front strut top mounts slightly noisy when turning

brakes noisy front and rear - squeaking

coolant level low

engine rattling/noisy

front exhaust corrosion - flexible pipe mesh deteriorated

nearside front steering rack gaiter damp

steering rack pipes corroded

vibration through steering wheel when turning

Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all shock absorbers corroded

body corrosion

body work - both bumpers damaged - all wings corroded - all doors corroded - offside front wing damaged - nearside rear door damaged

both front strut top mounts slightly noisy when turning

brakes noisy front and rear - squeaking

coolant level low

engine rattling/noisy

front exhaust corrosion - flexible pipe mesh deteriorated

nearside front steering rack gaiter damp

steering rack pipes corroded

vibration through steering wheel when turning

Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,000 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front toothed ring (not ABS) on cv joint split

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front toothed ring (not ABS) on cv joint split

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,183 miles

n/s/f tyre at wear indicators

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre at wear indicators

o/s/f hub components contaminated with grease

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 15,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,811 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 FBY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FBY, 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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SE03 FBY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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