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SG03 XUK

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,875 mi
Last recorded59,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

travel at handbrake lever

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,927 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,927 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,252 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 24,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,941 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 12,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,002 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 XUK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

SG03 XUK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is SG03 XUK safe to buy?

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