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SK03 YFD

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,179 mi
Last recorded111,179 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2014 111,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,966 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 103,959 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 95,474 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 95,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,960 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 YFD is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

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

Is SK03 YFD safe to buy?

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