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SD03 ZFZ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,368 mi
Last recorded55,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,718 miles

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

nearside wiper.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,595 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,924 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,809 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 ZFZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZFZ, 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

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What year was SD03 ZFZ registered?

SD03 ZFZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is SD03 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 ZFZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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