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SD53 KVC

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,499 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 68,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,734 miles

slight wear at both track rod-ends

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,209 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 KVC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

SD53 KVC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is SD53 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 KVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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