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SA03 GDS

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GDS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,485 miles

heat shield insecure rear

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,222 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2010 48,120 miles

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 42,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 29,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 21,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 21,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SA03 GDS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc 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 SA03 GDS, 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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SA03 GDS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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