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SA53 KLK

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,545 mi
Last recorded93,545 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,545 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,417 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 87,417 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 74,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,861 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 60,861 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,320 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 49,320 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 KLK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK registered?

SA53 KLK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SA53 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 KLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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