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SG03 XVJ

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,528 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 91,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006

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 XVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG03 XVJ registered?

SG03 XVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SG03 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 XVJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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