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W203 SLE

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,458 mi
Last recorded58,458 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 58,458 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 58,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,986 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 41,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,740 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,908 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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W203 SLE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 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 W203 SLE, 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 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W203 SLE?

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What year was W203 SLE registered?

W203 SLE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W203 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W203 SLE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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