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SA53 HAE

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,705 mi
Last recorded36,705 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 HAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,705 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 36,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 35,952 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 35,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,318 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,522 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak at inlet manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,432 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 30,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak slight ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,778 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,954 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,845 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 27,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,654 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,435 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,197 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 24,197 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,913 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,729 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)

power steering belt perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,782 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 HAE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

SA53 HAE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SA53 HAE safe to buy?

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