MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads wearing low (2-3mm)
offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls but no cord or wire exsposed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake pads wearing low (2-3mm)
offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls but no cord or wire exsposed
offside and nearside front brake pads wearing low
offside rear tyre starting to perish
wiper tips split but still clear screen
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 YKZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YKZ, 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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How do I check the history of SA53 YKZ?
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What year was SA53 YKZ registered?
SA53 YKZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is SA53 YKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA53 YKZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SA53 YKZ have outstanding finance?
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