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SA53 KNE

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,201 mi
Last recorded41,201 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,234 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,234 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,398 miles

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

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 KNE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE registered?

SA53 KNE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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