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SD53 JLO

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Oil leak ()

STEERING RACK ENDS LEAKING FLUID

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BROKEN (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Oil leak ()

STEERING RACK ENDS LEAKING FLUID

Pass 2 Dec 2016 72,214 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,214 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,101 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 63,101 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,189 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 48,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,710 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 JLO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

SD53 JLO is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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