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SA53 HAX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,038 mi
Last recorded36,038 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,648 miles

Centre section corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 32,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,816 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 24,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,714 miles

Exhaust middle and rear section showing signs of corrosion

F/N/S tyre is on 2mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,705 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 HAX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HAX, 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 SA53 HAX registered?

SA53 HAX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SA53 HAX safe to buy?

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