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SE03 FBZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,609 mi
Last recorded30,609 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,609 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 30,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,921 miles

windscreen scratched outwith drivers view

Fail 13 Aug 2015 25,920 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen scratched outwith drivers view

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,762 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,194 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 FBZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

SE03 FBZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is SE03 FBZ safe to buy?

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