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SA53 DAU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,162 mi
Last recorded43,162 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,162 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,875 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 37,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,204 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front lower ball joint boots split

rear tyre walls splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,730 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,411 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 14,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 5,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,492 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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SA53 DAU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA53 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA53 DAU registered?

SA53 DAU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SA53 DAU safe to buy?

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