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SC03 XCR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,335 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,552 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 56,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 43,182 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,757 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,317 miles

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 XCR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

SC03 XCR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is SC03 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 XCR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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