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SK03 JWP

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,095 mi
Last recorded37,095 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,095 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,186 miles

CRACKS STARTING TO SHOW IN TREAD AREA OSR TYRE

Fail 26 Aug 2014 34,186 miles

CRACKS STARTING TO SHOW IN TREAD AREA OSR TYRE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,112 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 27,112 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,208 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,421 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 JWP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

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

Is SK03 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 JWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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