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SG03 WLN

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 86,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,515 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 58,279 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 54,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 44,628 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2013 44,628 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 35,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,248 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 22,248 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front ABS ring is split.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 7,495 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 WLN 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 WLN, 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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SG03 WLN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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