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SG53 CXK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,313 mi
Last recorded77,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust mount insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2014 77,313 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust mount insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,435 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,271 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,466 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 25,466 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 CXK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG53 CXK, 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 SG53 CXK registered?

SG53 CXK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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