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SK52 VLP

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,847 mi
Last recorded72,847 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VLP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,166 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,138 miles

Front brake imbalance 20% (Limit 25%)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 36,138 miles

Front brake imbalance 20% (Limit 25%)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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SK52 VLP is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

SK52 VLP is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is SK52 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 VLP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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