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SG53 RYN

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,141 mi
Last recorded68,141 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RYN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,141 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT PIPE (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C V Boot Clip (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,619 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 52,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,167 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

exhaust corroded and weak

front brake disks warped slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,046 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 48,046 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake disks warped slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,145 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,350 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 25,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 RYN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYN, 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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SG53 RYN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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