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SA53 OXB

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,565 mi
Last recorded61,565 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,565 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,190 miles

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

battery insecur

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,514 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,511 miles

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

drivers door stiff

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,612 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 28,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,964 miles

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SA53 OXB is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXB, 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

How do I check the history of SA53 OXB?

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What year was SA53 OXB registered?

SA53 OXB is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SA53 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 OXB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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