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SG53 YSD

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,379 mi
Last recorded44,379 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 44,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal high

Fail 4 May 2016 44,375 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch pedal high

coolant level low

fan belts worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,434 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 38,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,121 miles

n/s/f tyre has a buldge and a cut in the sidewall and a nail in the tread.

slight play in n/s/f steering arm/track rod end area.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has a buldge and a cut in the sidewall and a nail in the tread.

slight play in n/s/f steering arm/track rod end area.

wiper stalk slightly insecure.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,184 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front washer switch tempremental but does work.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 15,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,569 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,676 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,273 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 YSD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

SG53 YSD is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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