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SA53 NMK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 NMK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,481 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed componets

slight play at both steering arms

slight played at both track rod ends

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,572 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,503 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f steering rack gator has slight misting of fluid

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,023 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 22,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,896 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,411 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 16,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,207 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 NMK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

SA53 NMK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SA53 NMK safe to buy?

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