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SD53 ZVC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust front section corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 71,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 50,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 28,186 miles

near side power steering rack has slight oil leak

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 ZVC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

SD53 ZVC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SD53 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 ZVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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