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SA03 XPB

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,383 mi
Last recorded86,383 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 XPB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,226 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,344 miles

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

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

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

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

foot brake / handbrake effort slight low

head light mask kit fitted-servo slow- slight movement ball joint steering suspension joints bushes- cracks rear tyre nails in treads slight ssepage steering-slight deterioration brake hose slight bind rear brake

slight corrosion brake pipe brake hose ferrul in wing & subframe

slight noise cv joint

Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

foot brake / handbrake effort slight low

head light mask kit fitted-servo slow- slight movement ball joint steering suspension joints bushes- cracks rear tyre nails in treads slight ssepage steering-slight deterioration brake hose slight bind rear brake

slight corrosion brake pipe brake hose ferrul in wing & subframe

Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut front tyre cracks rear tyres front brake slight out balance-

head light masking kits fitted to o/s & n/s headlamps advise new headlamps to correct beam pattern

masking kits fitted to headlights-slight deteroration brake hose pads appear worn slight binding o/s/f brake unable to fully check pads & discs servo pressure slow

Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut front tyre cracks rear tyres front brake slight out balance-

masking kits fitted to headlights-slight deteroration brake hose pads appear worn slight binding o/s/f brake unable to fully check pads & discs servo pressure slow

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,117 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2008 19,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,379 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 12,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 XPB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

SA03 XPB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SA03 XPB safe to buy?

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