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SA53 MWW

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,450 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 61,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,864 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 MWW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

SA53 MWW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SA53 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 MWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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