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SB53 WVL

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,273 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,632 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,693 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,438 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

nearside front wiper blade starting to tear

nearside headlight slightly insecure

offside door mirror glass slightly insecure

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 WVL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

SB53 WVL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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