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BU03 AYY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,196 mi
Last recorded59,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both front wings

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wings and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 44,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front seat back reast dosnt fold forward

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,016 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front seat back reast dosnt fold forward

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 40,782 miles

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

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

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

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

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,924 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 33,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,275 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 30,144 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 22,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,009 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 19,009 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 15,648 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,415 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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BU03 AYY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU03 AYY, 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 BU03 AYY registered?

BU03 AYY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BU03 AYY safe to buy?

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