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SB53 SRY

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,312 mi
Last recorded48,312 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,217 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,593 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 38,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,883 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,881 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,191 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 SRY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SRY, 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 SB53 SRY registered?

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

Is SB53 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 SRY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB53 SRY have outstanding finance?

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