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SE03 MUU

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 MUU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,315 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 68,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 63,451 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,738 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,505 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,221 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2010 38,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,369 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders and worn close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,134 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,783 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 21,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 11,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,468 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 MUU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

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

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