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SK03 XXU

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,178 mi
Last recorded48,178 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 XXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 48,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,639 miles

Oil leak from o/s diff seal

Fail 3 Mar 2010 33,639 miles

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

Oil leak from o/s diff seal

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,440 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 20,574 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low on tread (185-55-15h)

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

Rear wiper torn

Slight freeplay at offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,574 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on tread (185-55-15h)

Rear wiper torn

Slight freeplay at offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slight splitting on tread

near side front tyre worn

Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,526 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XXU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

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

Is SK03 XXU safe to buy?

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