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SD03 XAS

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 XAS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 12,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2012 56,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise replacement of number plates

Pass 24 Jun 2012 56,732 miles

advise replacement of number plates

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,279 miles

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

front reg water marked

Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,279 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front reg water marked

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,727 miles

front registration plate slight deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,727 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate slight deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

CUT IN N/S/F S/WALL

FRT REG STARTING TO WATER INGRESS

N/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO DISTORT

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,513 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,513 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,703 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 29,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside tyre has sidewall damage also has been rin flat at one time

Fail 1 Sep 2006 23,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

advise nearside front wiper split

nail in offside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,077 miles

advise nearside front wiper split

nail in offside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 XAS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

SD03 XAS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is SD03 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 XAS shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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