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SB52 NWJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,849 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,807 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,474 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,304 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 19 Jan 2011 36,136 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 32,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,716 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,234 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 NWJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWJ, 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 SB52 NWJ registered?

SB52 NWJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is SB52 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 NWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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