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SB53 DFU

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,920 mi
Last recorded61,920 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 DFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,797 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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SB53 DFU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB53 DFU, 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 SB53 DFU registered?

SB53 DFU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SB53 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 DFU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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