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SD53 JJY

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,643 mi
Last recorded40,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

intermittent bad earth when dipped lights and hazards are on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,228 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,503 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 19,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,802 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 12,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,367 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 JJY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD53 JJY, 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 SD53 JJY registered?

SD53 JJY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SD53 JJY safe to buy?

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