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SD53 KUV

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall is perrished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,555 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall is perrished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,869 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 43,862 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,232 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,983 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,601 miles

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

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 KUV is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

SD53 KUV is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SD53 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 KUV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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