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SD03 UKL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 95,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 4 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 92,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 92,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 89,851 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle chassis and body slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 89,849 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at fuel tank to flexi hose offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle chassis and body slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 87,372 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 87,369 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 84,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 81,564 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 78,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 78,718 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2012 72,287 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2012 72,287 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2011 66,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,052 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 51,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2006 27,015 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 UKL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

SD03 UKL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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