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SK03 XXR

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 XXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,915 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 52,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 42,811 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 42,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 36,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,209 miles

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

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 XXR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

SK03 XXR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is SK03 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 XXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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