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SB52 DFY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,358 mi
Last recorded96,358 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 DFY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,358 miles

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

corrision on front road springs

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

corrision on front road springs

nail in osr tyre x2

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,337 miles

condition of exhaust

condition of n/s/f antiroll bar link

condition of washers

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front seats backs sticking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front seats backs sticking

Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,601 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 22,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,835 miles

advise a very slight bulge on the near side front tyre (sidewall)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 17,835 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise a very slight bulge on the near side front tyre (sidewall)

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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SB52 DFY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB52 DFY, 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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SB52 DFY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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