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SK03 JVT

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 JVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 97,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,609 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,768 miles

advise oil filter

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,503 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 15,021 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 JVT is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK03 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

SK03 JVT is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SK03 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 JVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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