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SD53 JNO

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 48,905 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

osf,osr and nsr tyres cracked and perished

Fail 10 Nov 2016 40,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

osf,osr and nsr tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,078 miles

High level brake light inop.

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

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

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

Offside front tyre cracked.

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 32,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

High level brake light inop.

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

Nearside front tyre cracked.

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

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

Offside front tyre cracked.

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,453 miles

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

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

all four tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 11 Nov 2014 31,453 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

all four tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,577 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 11,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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SD53 JNO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JNO, 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 JNO registered?

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

Is SD53 JNO safe to buy?

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