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SB53 SSU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed outer handle sticking (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel tank insecure strap os broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,871 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 72,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 59,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,035 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 SSU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB53 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

Is SB53 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 SSU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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