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SG03 EVR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 EVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 66,728 miles

various parts of body showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 May 2017 66,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tracking required.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,497 miles

both front drive shaft boots are cracking.

slight blow from exhaust.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front driveshaft boots are showing signs of cracking.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front driveshaft boots are showing signs of cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,958 miles

both outer c/v. joint boots are showing signs of cracking.

dash light are pulsing when indicators are working.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 55,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

both outer c/v. joint boots are showing signs of cracking.

dash light are pulsing when indicators are working.

offside rear tyre has three(3) nails in it.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 42,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,354 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 21,049 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 21,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON EDGES.RECOMMEND STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK/REPORT

Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,110 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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SG03 EVR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG03 EVR, 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 SG03 EVR registered?

SG03 EVR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SG03 EVR safe to buy?

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