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SG53 YTR

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,686 mi
Last recorded67,686 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise nsf speed sensor ring fractured

Fail 4 Sep 2012 61,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise nsf speed sensor ring fractured

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,836 miles

rear number plate

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 46,329 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,448 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,566 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YTR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

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

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