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SD52 FDA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,674 mi
Last recorded43,674 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 FDA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,674 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 43,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,593 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,457 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,978 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,176 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 23,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,583 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,476 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SD52 FDA 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 SD52 FDA, 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 SD52 FDA registered?

SD52 FDA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is SD52 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 FDA 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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