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SK03 JWL

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,656 mi
Last recorded52,656 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,095 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 29,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

CAP MISSING OF RADIATOR COOLANT BOTTLE!!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,887 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 20,887 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE OUTER SHOULDER

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 12 Mar 2007 14,569 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 14,569 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 7,762 miles

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

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 JWL 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 61.5%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

SK03 JWL is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SK03 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 JWL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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