MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for SA03 XPB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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