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SK52 VLM

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VLM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,201 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 85,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,053 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,351 miles

n/s/f c.v boot cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,074 miles

front c.v. boots starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,125 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 VLM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK52 VLM registered?

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

Is SK52 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 VLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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