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SJ53 OUU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,095 mi
Last recorded65,095 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,279 miles

vehicle speed sensor ring on nearside front split

Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,777 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 OUU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OUU, 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

How do I check the history of SJ53 OUU?

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What year was SJ53 OUU registered?

SJ53 OUU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SJ53 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ53 OUU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ53 OUU have outstanding finance?

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