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SD03 ORL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,032 mi
Last recorded52,032 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 ORL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 43,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 17,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 17,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,355 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 11,983 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 8,974 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 ORL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORL, 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

How do I check the history of SD03 ORL?

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What year was SD03 ORL registered?

SD03 ORL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SD03 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 ORL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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