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SB53 SRX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,748 mi
Last recorded76,748 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SRX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,748 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

suspect battery. alternator or water pump noise.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

suspect battery. alternator or water pump noise.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,166 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 69,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,384 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,132 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 SRX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

SB53 SRX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SB53 SRX safe to buy?

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