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SG53 CZF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,352 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,542 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,676 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management lamp on

rear brake application 29%

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,850 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,844 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 17,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 17,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,508 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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SG53 CZF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

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

Is SG53 CZF safe to buy?

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