MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyre is starting to crack
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
both front c.v boots perished
o/s mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front c.v boots perished
o/s mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage on front windscreen 3 chips
o/s front brake slightly binding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage on front windscreen 3 chips
o/s front brake slightly binding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres worn on inner edges
power steering pump belt perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
power steering pump belt perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside wiper blade slightly torn at end
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD53 TVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 TVJ, 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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SD53 TVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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