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SD03 ORG

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,774 mi
Last recorded44,774 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ORG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded but not a structural area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 44,739 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - rear section to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central part of inner and outer sill split in 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill excessively corroded but not a structural area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 44,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated from backing (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc discoloured due to over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut to pipe ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/5515 inner edge worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut to pipe ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,963 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,703 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,842 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,222 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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SD03 ORG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SD03 ORG, 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 SD03 ORG registered?

SD03 ORG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SD03 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 ORG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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