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SG53 PKO

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,977 miles

battery clamp missing

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,609 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGES,STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.

Battery insecure

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 75,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGES,STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.

Battery insecure

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,024 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE, STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,024 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE, STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,407 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 43,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,921 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SG53 PKO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

SG53 PKO is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SG53 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 PKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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