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SK03 ZRN

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,630 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine mangement lamp on

gearbox leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2015 62,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

engine mangement lamp on

gearbox leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,390 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,949 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre tread perished - Advise replacing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,949 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre tread perished - Advise replacing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,944 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 44,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,470 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,352 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,862 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 ZRN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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