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SA53 KJV

2003 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,722 mi
Last recorded68,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 KJV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills at rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills at rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 61,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,619 miles

Front Exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,591 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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,591 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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 9 Sep 2014 49,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,526 miles

Poly V belt and power steering belts cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2013 46,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap key missing unable to open and check cap

Poly V belt and power steering belts cracked

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,714 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,758 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 KJV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KJV, 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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SA53 KJV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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