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SK03 JUU

2003 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 57,991 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,371 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,292 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 26,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JUU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JUU, 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

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What year was SK03 JUU registered?

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

Is SK03 JUU safe to buy?

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