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SA53 MWX

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,702 mi
Last recorded113,702 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,702 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 113,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,779 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,296 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,228 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery charge level is low

nearside front tyre tread is worn on it's inner edge close to wear limit of 1.6mm

vehicle tracking may require attention

Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,090 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 46,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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 MWX 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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

SA53 MWX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SA53 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 MWX 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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