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SB52 DKF

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 DKF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,086 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 62,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 May 2009 58,045 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURMENT

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

Fail 20 May 2009 58,043 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURMENT

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

Pass 16 May 2008 51,101 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 40,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,402 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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SB52 DKF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SB52 DKF, 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 SB52 DKF registered?

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

Is SB52 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 DKF shows 9 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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