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SK03 XWH

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 XWH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,925 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,996 miles

possible blown head gasket

Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant low

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,016 miles

both front driveshaft outer boots slightly perished

exhaust corroded at rear

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 XWH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

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

Is SK03 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 XWH shows 6 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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