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SD03 OSL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 79,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 79,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,054 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,637 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 63,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,163 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2008
Pass 3 May 2007 46,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 46,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal pad worn

rear brake in need of adjustment

rear exhaust slight leak at joint at backbox

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,450 miles

Advise front pads low

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 OSL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue 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 SD03 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

SD03 OSL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is SD03 OSL safe to buy?

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