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SB53 SSX

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,302 mi
Last recorded86,302 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,302 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,931 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,455 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,553 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,498 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,698 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,201 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 56,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre becoming worn on edge

rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front tyre becoming worn on edge

rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,064 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,061 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,301 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,400 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 SSX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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