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SB03 SXC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,019 miles

EM light on.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,019 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2014 91,830 miles

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

all brake pipes slight corrodion

flexi ferrauls corroded

slight damp n/s steering gaitor area

Pass 29 May 2014 91,830 miles

all brake pipes slight corrodion

flexi ferrauls corroded

slight damp n/s steering gaitor area

Pass 31 May 2013 90,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,139 miles

both front wiper blades worn and starting to split

main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at securing clip

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,139 miles

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

both front wiper blades worn and starting to split

main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at securing clip

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,754 miles

slight bind at both front wheels

Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight bind at both front wheels

Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,376 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,712 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,321 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 SXC 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 66.7%.

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 SB03 SXC, 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 SB03 SXC registered?

SB03 SXC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is SB03 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 SXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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