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SD03 VNA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,857 mi
Last recorded70,857 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,857 miles

aux belt shreading

both front cv gators cracking

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

rear washer inop

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,857 miles

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

aux belt shreading

both front cv gators cracking

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

rear washer inop

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,344 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,979 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,203 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,522 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,522 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006

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 VNA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

SD03 VNA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is SD03 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 VNA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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