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SD53 JJU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,325 mi
Last recorded52,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,325 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracked/perished

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,729 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,639 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 25,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 19,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,848 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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SD53 JJU 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 58.3%.

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 SD53 JJU, 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 SD53 JJU registered?

SD53 JJU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is SD53 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 JJU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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