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SG03 XTC

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 31,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 30,568 miles

All suspension components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 30,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,171 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 29,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 28,196 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 28,167 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 26,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 24,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 22,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,910 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 19,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,598 miles

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

exhaust deteriorated at front flexi section

nearside and offside rear doors corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,077 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,015 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 XTC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

SG03 XTC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SG03 XTC safe to buy?

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