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SD53 SZL

2003 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 SZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,858 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front & offside inner bands

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front & offside inner bands

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil low

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 56,991 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)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,194 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,134 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 SZL is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

Is SD53 SZL safe to buy?

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