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SK52 VMO

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,565 mi
Last recorded124,565 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 124,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML ON DASH

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 109,711 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat removed

Fail 22 Mar 2023 93,920 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steel wheel fitted

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,866 miles

Nearside Front Odd wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot has tiny hole,still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,263 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,968 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,510 miles

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside Outer C/V Gatour loosing grease

Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,510 miles

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly stiff to turn

Offside Outer C/V Gatour loosing grease

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,868 miles

exhaust system is very corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,998 miles

Front Brake pads 2/3 worn

Rear rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,256 miles

front number plate is deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,597 miles

both front brake discs are worn

both front outer cv gaiters are perished

exhaust system is corroded

windscreen has stone chip

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs are worn

front offside tyre has a cut

rear nearside tyre is perished

rear number plate is deteriorating

rear offside tyre is heavily perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,059 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking in between center of tread and sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,615 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,803 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VMO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

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

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