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SB03 SNK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,863 mi
Last recorded70,863 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SNK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,941 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

crack in rear n/s light unit

Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 42,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 35,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,903 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,873 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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SB03 SNK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SB03 SNK, 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 SB03 SNK registered?

SB03 SNK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is SB03 SNK safe to buy?

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