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SJ53 GGX

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,517 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,776 miles

Both front inner tyre walls slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front inner tyre walls slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,243 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,551 miles

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2012 58,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,977 miles

Front wipers split clearing ok.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,825 miles

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

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

engine warning light is on

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,176 miles

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

front wipers torn

Fail 12 Sep 2006 14,176 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers torn

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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SJ53 GGX is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ53 GGX, 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 SJ53 GGX registered?

SJ53 GGX is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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