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SB53 STX

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,899 mi
Last recorded47,899 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,899 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

exhaust front pipe flexi slighty deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,899 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

exhaust front pipe flexi slighty deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm in centre but worn low on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,195 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear wiper blade

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 20,872 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 STX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

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

Is SB53 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 STX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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