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SG53 VVK

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,118 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 75,104 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,039 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,885 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,850 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre cracked+perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,969 miles

offside rear tyre cracked+perished

Fail 9 Aug 2006 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on h/brake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,729 miles

advise on h/brake travel

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 VVK is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

SG53 VVK is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SG53 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 VVK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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