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SD53 YBA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,794 mi
Last recorded49,794 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 YBA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,794 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,875 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 19,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,402 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side wing mirror cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,856 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,480 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 14,480 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YBA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

SD53 YBA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SD53 YBA safe to buy?

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