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SG53 ZJO

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,207 mi
Last recorded88,207 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,061 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 63,736 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,776 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 ZJO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

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

Is SG53 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 ZJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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