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SA03 XAG

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear outer sill starting to rust badly

Fail 18 Jul 2017 121,030 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear outer sill starting to rust badly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear heat shield insecure

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,655 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear heat shield insecure

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nsf tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,901 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 22 Jul 2014 105,901 miles

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

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

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

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 100,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,961 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,101 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 78,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,978 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 74,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,022 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 XAG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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