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SJ53 NGU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,753 mi
Last recorded73,753 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 NGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 coil springs corroded

eml on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,415 miles

both front outer cv boots showing deep cracks

front exhaust pipe in poor condition and rear exhaust flange and pipe showing corrosion

front sub frame showing corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,409 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,621 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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SJ53 NGU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ53 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

SJ53 NGU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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