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SG53 VVC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,863 mi
Last recorded80,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,863 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Located incorrect on calliper (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Located incorrect on calliper fouling cv boot (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,800 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

power steering belt perished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,670 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front tyres close to legal limit

power steering belt perished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,175 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,851 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,851 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 25,775 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VVC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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