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SK52 VMM

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,178 mi
Last recorded81,178 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VMM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 81,178 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil level is on minimum

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 67,641 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 67,641 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 64,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,248 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,248 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING.

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,544 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,854 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,849 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 46,807 miles

Both nearside tyres outer sidewalls have cuts/splits. In my opinion, no cords appear to have been exposed on either tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,401 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,267 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 32,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 26,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VMM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

SK52 VMM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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