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SK03 BSU

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 BSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,170 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,272 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 53,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,488 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked and in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine has oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 45,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,090 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,755 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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SK03 BSU 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 70%.

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 SK03 BSU, 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 SK03 BSU registered?

SK03 BSU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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