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SA53 YRV

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 58,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,200 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PERISHED, TREAD LEVEL LOW.NAIL IN MAIN TREAD AREA.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD AREA.

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PERISHED, TREAD LEVEL LOW.NAIL IN MAIN TREAD AREA.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD AREA.

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 30,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 15,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 YRV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

SA53 YRV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SA53 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 YRV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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