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SB53 SSZ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,148 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to legal limit

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc scored

rear exhaust section deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc scored

rear exhaust section deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,318 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,842 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,971 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,226 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 16,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r inner tyre wall

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 SSZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

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

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