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SG53 ZKA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,577 mi
Last recorded48,577 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,577 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,623 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,042 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,558 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 ZKA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

SG53 ZKA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SG53 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 ZKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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