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SG03 XUM

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,877 mi
Last recorded22,877 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,877 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2015 22,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 6 Feb 2014 21,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

slight play detected in nearside front suspension component

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,080 miles

drivers seat does not tilt but move forward and back and locks secure

Fail 7 Feb 2013 20,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat does not tilt but move forward and back and locks secure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,993 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 15,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 13,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,949 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 11,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,065 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,120 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 XUM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

SG03 XUM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is SG03 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 XUM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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