CarVerify

Free Car Check

SE03 FCM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,926 mi
Last recorded76,926 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,206 miles

Disks scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,206 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Disks scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,637 miles

Disks scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shokes bouncey

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,684 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SE03 FCM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FCM, 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

How do I check the history of SE03 FCM?

You can check the full history of SE03 FCM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SE03 FCM registered?

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

Is SE03 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 FCM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE03 FCM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SE03 FCM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.