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SK52 VKN

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,894 mi
Last recorded109,894 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VKN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,894 miles

exhaust system corroding centre to rear

Fail 17 Nov 2017 109,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding centre to rear

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,474 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2016 98,473 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)

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front wheel speed sensor damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,947 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,474 miles

advise o/s/r tyre light cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,851 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 64,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,725 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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SK52 VKN is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SK52 VKN, 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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SK52 VKN is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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