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SA03 NLY

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 NLY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 31,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,892 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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SA03 NLY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLY, 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 SA03 NLY registered?

SA03 NLY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SA03 NLY safe to buy?

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