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SK03 JUE

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,990 mi
Last recorded66,990 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 JUE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,990 miles

both front wheel archs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,152 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox plus outer casing deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,139 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox plus outer casing deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,528 miles

Front Tyre's deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre's deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,373 miles

nearside front wing mirror damaged

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2012 41,419 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,501 miles

front brake discs overheated

front wipers split

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside wing mirror damaged (not glass)

neraside front cv boot cracking

offside front wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside wing mirror damaged (not glass)

neraside front cv boot cracking

offside front wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,875 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass loose

Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside door mirror glass loose

Fail 1 Mar 2008 24,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,238 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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SK03 JUE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK03 JUE, 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 SK03 JUE registered?

SK03 JUE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is SK03 JUE safe to buy?

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