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SA03 WZL

2003 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 98,366 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank ()

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 98,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside front to rears at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank ()

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 95,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center section & back box corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 95,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center section & back box corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 94,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 94,284 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 92,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to check offside & nearside rear brake pipes due to masked in underseal

Fail 14 May 2015 92,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to check offside & nearside rear brake pipes due to masked in underseal

Pass 9 May 2014 90,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 89,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 89,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 85,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2011 80,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 80,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,886 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,584 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 WZL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WZL, 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 WZL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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