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SG03 WMD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 WMD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,814 miles

bash on inner rim of nearside front wheel

corrosion started on offside and nearside rear steel brakepipes

corrosion started on offside and nearside rear suspension coil spring seats

Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,809 miles

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

bash on inner rim of nearside front wheel

corrosion started on offside and nearside rear steel brakepipes

corrosion started on offside and nearside rear suspension coil spring seats

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,611 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,859 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 WMD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

SG03 WMD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2003.

Is SG03 WMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 WMD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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