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SE03 FCV

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,431 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,110 miles

o/s/ track rod end.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,898 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,623 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 20,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,919 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 FCV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

SE03 FCV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is SE03 FCV safe to buy?

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