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SA53 KMU

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,303 mi
Last recorded45,303 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 KMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 May 2019 45,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,611 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 KMU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

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

Is SA53 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 KMU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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