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SC03 NNK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 NNK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,438 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,882 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,143 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,030 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,023 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,325 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s/f alloy wheel buckled.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded and starting to blow.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,496 miles

windscreen scored in zone a

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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SC03 NNK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC03 NNK, 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 SC03 NNK registered?

SC03 NNK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is SC03 NNK safe to buy?

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