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SK03 XXD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,179 mi
Last recorded53,179 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 53,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 53,178 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear flexible hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,068 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play on steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,291 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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 12 Feb 2014 43,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,622 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,431 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 XXD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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