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SB53 VLL

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VLL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,379 miles

offside inner door trim missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,379 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,707 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 25,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SB53 VLL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

SB53 VLL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SB53 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 VLL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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