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SK03 XYA

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,576 miles

Body has slight corrosion to underside, sills and exposed components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed pipes on underside (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,574 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion to underside, sills and exposed components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed pipes on underside (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,280 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,280 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,271 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower engine mount bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Dec 2012 602,714 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower engine mount bush deteriorated causing excessive movement

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust section middle and rear system corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/f cv boot weeping

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,620 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,620 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 45,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 40,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,535 miles

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

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

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 XYA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

SK03 XYA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is SK03 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 XYA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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