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SF53 KNZ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,557 mi
Last recorded80,557 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KNZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,152 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to age

offside rear tyre starting to age

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to age

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,812 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,148 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,771 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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SF53 KNZ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 SF53 KNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF53 KNZ registered?

SF53 KNZ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SF53 KNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 KNZ 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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