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SK52 VLA

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VLA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,882 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 66,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,819 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,651 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 VLA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLA, 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 SK52 VLA registered?

SK52 VLA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is SK52 VLA safe to buy?

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