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SG53 CVJ

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,336 mi
Last recorded35,336 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,336 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 35,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,276 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting perrished and cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 34,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting perrished and cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,998 miles

Nearside wiperblade slightly torn

offside wiperblade slightly torn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,697 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 26,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,067 miles

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

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

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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SG53 CVJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG53 CVJ, 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 SG53 CVJ registered?

SG53 CVJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SG53 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 CVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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