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SE03 OLU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,205 mi
Last recorded126,205 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 OLU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,205 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel strap supports corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 126,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel strap supports corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,015 miles

cooling fan noisy

n/s door fouling on wing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,872 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 112,872 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,510 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 OLU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLU, 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

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What year was SE03 OLU registered?

SE03 OLU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is SE03 OLU safe to buy?

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