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SG53 YTY

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,886 mi
Last recorded65,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YTY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,886 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,186 miles

engine cooling radiater deteriorating

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

rear silencer corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2014 57,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine cooling radiater deteriorating

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,586 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 50,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,717 miles

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2012 40,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 33,030 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,231 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,231 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door panel loose

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,481 miles

drivers door panel loose

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YTY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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