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SA53 KKC

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 KKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealing joint (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle with no structural weakness

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,450 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2010 52,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 52,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,523 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,071 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 29,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KKC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KKC, 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 KKC registered?

SA53 KKC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is SA53 KKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 KKC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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