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SA03 NJJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,607 mi
Last recorded106,607 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 NJJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,307 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,307 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,750 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,755 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 1 Jun 2011 84,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 25 May 2010 73,600 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 73,600 miles

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

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

185/55/15 X4

DENT TO OSR WHEEL ARCH

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 7 May 2009 66,158 miles

185/55/15 X4

ENGINE TICK OVER TOO FAST

Oil leak

T/BELT WHINNING

Pass 29 May 2008 56,662 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 37,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 37,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NJJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA03 NJJ, 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 NJJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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