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SG53 CXM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,265 mi
Last recorded81,265 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 81,265 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 6 May 2013 81,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,894 miles

battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 64,505 miles

Battery insecure

nearside of bodywork scratched

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged

power steering pipes at rack corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 64,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

nearside of bodywork scratched

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged

power steering pipes at rack corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,636 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,226 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,638 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking in the treaded area.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,638 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking in the treaded area.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 32,124 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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 CXM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

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

Is SG53 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 CXM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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