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SG03 AVJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,537 mi
Last recorded62,537 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 AVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,328 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 29,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,413 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished but no cords showing.

Nearside front pick up ring incomplete and rubbing off sensor.

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

Signs of leakage from fuel tank

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,644 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,644 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,234 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 17,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,707 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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SG03 AVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG03 AVJ, 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 SG03 AVJ registered?

SG03 AVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is SG03 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 AVJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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