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SA53 OXR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,384 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,463 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,463 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 71,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,865 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 60,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,486 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 OXR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR?

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What year was SA53 OXR registered?

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

Is SA53 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 OXR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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