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SG03 OTW

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 OTW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,427 miles

Nearside Front speedo ring cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 82,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,097 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brake squeak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 67,127 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,451 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,210 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 OTW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

SG03 OTW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SG03 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 OTW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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