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SG03 XSH

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,764 miles

Front Front power steering pipes slightly corroded

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR / REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR / REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,451 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 76,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,535 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel flat

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,321 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,321 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,302 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 37,516 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

o/s/r tyre has small cut on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

slight play at handbrake lever , sideways

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

o/s/r tyre has small cut on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

slight play at handbrake lever , sideways

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,796 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,078 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,946 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 14,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XSH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

SG03 XSH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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