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SC03 XCL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,941 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,481 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

radiator deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,125 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 XCL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC03 XCL, 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 SC03 XCL registered?

SC03 XCL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is SC03 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 XCL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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