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SA53 YRR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YRR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,304 miles

advise airbag warning light on

advise coolant leak at top radiator hose

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,091 miles

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight free play

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not exposing core of tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,129 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,129 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,038 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,038 miles

Exhaust has a major 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 YRR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 YRR, 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

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What year was SA53 YRR registered?

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

Is SA53 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 YRR 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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