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SA53 YOC

2003 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,517 mi
Last recorded57,517 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 57,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,457 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,183 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,182 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,029 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 YOC is a 2003 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

SA53 YOC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SA53 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 YOC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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