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SG03 XSK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 XSK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 182,081 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 182,079 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 166,960 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 166,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 152,918 miles

offside main beam bulb connectors collecting dirt from multi lane belt (cover missing)

Pass 29 May 2012 139,406 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Fail 29 May 2012 139,406 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

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

Fail 22 May 2012 139,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 125,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 111,532 miles

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

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

poly v belt heavy cracking

Fail 21 May 2010 111,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

poly v belt heavy cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,919 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 93,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 58,617 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XSK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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